Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
$1399
89
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 2
LG
LG S90TY
$1099
87
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 lands at 89 and LG S90TY at 87. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick LG S90TY if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 89
vs 87 LG S90TY
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
LG S90TY
87 sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 | LG S90TY |
|---|
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
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 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: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 vs LG S90TY
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or LG S90TY? +
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Is LG S90TY worth the price? +
At $1,099, LG S90TY delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.
Does Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.