Sony HT-A7000
$1499
LG S90TY
$1099
Sony HT-A7000 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony HT-A7000 lands at 88 and LG S90TY at 87. That puts Sony HT-A7000 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony HT-A7000 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick LG S90TY if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ease of use
TieCompared on the ease of use sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
LG S90TYSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG S90TY more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony HT-A7000 | LG S90TY |
|---|
Sony HT-A7000
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
LG S90TY
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Sony HT-A7000 vs LG S90TY
Which is better, Sony HT-A7000 or LG S90TY? +
Sony HT-A7000 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony HT-A7000 worth the price? +
At $1,499, Sony HT-A7000 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 HT-A7000 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.
Which is the better value, Sony HT-A7000 or LG S90TY? +
LG S90TY — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.