Samsung
Samsung HW-Q990D
11.1.4 · Wireless sub + rears · Q-Symphony
93
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Samsung HW-Q990D wins by 3
LG
LG S95TR
9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
90
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Samsung HW-Q990D takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q990D lands at 93 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts Samsung HW-Q990D ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung HW-Q990D if…
- ✓11.1.4 with sub + rears included
- ✓DTS:X and Atmos
- ✓Best matched with Samsung TVs
Pick LG S95TR if…
- ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
- ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- ✓Includes sub + rears
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-Q990D
93 sound 95
features 94
design 82
ease 80
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Samsung HW-Q990D
LG S95TR
Channels
11.1.4
9.1.5
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
Extras
Wireless sub + rears included
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Atmos
—
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X
Samsung HW-Q990D
Pros
- +11.1.4 with sub + rears included
- +DTS:X and Atmos
- +Best matched with Samsung TVs
Cons
- −Bulky rear speakers
- −EQ can be bright
- −Complex setup
LG S95TR
Pros
- +9.1.5 true Atmos
- +WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- +Includes sub + rears
Cons
- −Best with LG TVs
- −Big rear speakers
- −Setup complexity
FAQ: Samsung HW-Q990D vs LG S95TR
Which is better, Samsung HW-Q990D or LG S95TR? +
Samsung HW-Q990D scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung HW-Q990D worth the price? +
At $1,799, Samsung HW-Q990D delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.
Is LG S95TR worth the price? +
At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Samsung HW-Q990D or LG S95TR 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.