Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
$499
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…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
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 84
design 84
ease 86
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | LG S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | — | 9.1.5 |
| Connectivity | — | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST |
| Atmos | — | Dolby Atmos + DTS:X |
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
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 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 sound.
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.