Sonos
Sonos Arc Ultra
9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC
92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sonos Arc Ultra wins by 2
LG
LG S95TR
9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
90
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Arc Ultra lands at 92 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts Sonos Arc Ultra ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Arc Ultra if…
- ✓Massive bass without a sub
- ✓9.1.4 channel processing
- ✓Easy TrueCinema tuning
Pick LG S95TR if…
- ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
- ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- ✓Includes sub + rears
Sonos Arc Ultra 92
vs 90 LG S95TR
Score breakdown
Sonos Arc Ultra
92 sound 94
features 90
design 92
ease 90
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Arc Ultra | LG S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.1.4 | 9.1.5 |
| Drivers | 14 + Sound Motion woofers | — |
| Connectivity | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST |
| Atmos | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos + DTS:X |
Sonos Arc Ultra
Pros
- +Massive bass without a sub
- +9.1.4 channel processing
- +Easy TrueCinema tuning
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −App glitches
- −Expensive
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: Sonos Arc Ultra vs LG S95TR
Which is better, Sonos Arc Ultra or LG S95TR? +
Sonos Arc Ultra scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Arc Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Sonos Arc Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is LG S95TR worth the price? +
At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Arc Ultra 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.