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Samsung HW-S801D — $399
Samsung

Samsung HW-S801D

$399

82
/ 100
From $399
VS
LG S90TY wins by 5
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-S801D lands at 82 and LG S90TY at 87. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung HW-S801D 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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Sound

LG S90TY

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S90TY leads on sound (87 vs 82).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Value for money

Samsung HW-S801D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-S801D more score per dollar ($399 vs $1,099).

Samsung HW-S801D 82
vs
87 LG S90TY

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-S801D
82
sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
LG S90TY
87
sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-S801D versus LG S90TY — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-S801D LG S90TY

Samsung HW-S801D

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-S801D vs LG S90TY

Which is better, Samsung HW-S801D or LG S90TY? +

LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +

At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is LG S90TY worth the price? +

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

Does Samsung HW-S801D 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.

Which is better for sound, Samsung HW-S801D or LG S90TY? +

LG S90TY — leads on sound (87 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Samsung HW-S801D or LG S90TY? +

Samsung HW-S801D — more score per dollar ($399 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.