Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
86
/ 100
From $499
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, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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 Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Atmos in a compact bar
- ✓Trueplay room correction
- ✓Expandable with Sub + rears
Pick LG S90TY if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs 87 LG S90TY
Score breakdown
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
LG S90TY
87 sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | LG S90TY |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.0 (virtual Atmos) | — |
| Connectivity | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 | — |
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Pros
- +Atmos in a compact bar
- +Trueplay room correction
- +Expandable with Sub + rears
Cons
- −No upward drivers (virtual Atmos)
- −No DTS
- −App glitches
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: Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs LG S90TY
Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or LG S90TY? +
LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is LG S90TY worth the price? +
At $1,099, LG S90TY delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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.