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Samsung HW-Q900C — $999
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q900C

$999

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
LG S90TY wins by 1
LG S90TY — $1099
LG

LG S90TY

$1099

87
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q900C lands at 86 and LG S90TY at 87. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung HW-Q900C if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick LG S90TY if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Samsung HW-Q900C 86
vs
87 LG S90TY

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-Q900C
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
LG S90TY
87
sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-Q900C versus LG S90TY — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-Q900C LG S90TY

Samsung HW-Q900C

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

LG S90TY

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

FAQ: Samsung HW-Q900C vs LG S90TY

Which is better, Samsung HW-Q900C or LG S90TY? +

LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung HW-Q900C worth the price? +

At $999, Samsung HW-Q900C delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Is LG S90TY worth the price? +

At $1,099, LG S90TY delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.

Does Samsung HW-Q900C or LG S90TY last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.