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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
Sonos

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact

86
/ 100
From $499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 4
LG S95TR — 9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 88).

Sound

LG S95TR

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S95TR leads on sound (92 vs 86).

Design

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Compared on the design sub-score

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) leads on design (92 vs 84).

Value for money

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,499).

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

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) versus LG S95TR — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for features, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or LG S95TR? +

LG S95TR — leads on features (92 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or LG S95TR? +

LG S95TR — leads on sound (92 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.