Samsung
Samsung HW-Q900C
$999
86
/ 100
From $999
VS
LG S90TY wins by 1
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
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
| 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.