Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 4
LG
LG S95TR
9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
90
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) lands at 86 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 4 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 S95TR if…
- ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
- ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- ✓Includes sub + rears
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 86
vs 90 LG S95TR
Score breakdown
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | LG S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.0 (virtual Atmos) | 9.1.5 |
| Connectivity | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST |
| Atmos | — | Dolby Atmos + DTS:X |
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 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 Beam (Gen 2) vs LG S95TR
Which is better, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or LG S95TR? +
LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 S95TR worth the price? +
At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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.