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Sony HT-A7000 — $1499
Sony

Sony HT-A7000

$1499

88
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 2
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, Sony HT-A7000 lands at 88 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 2 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 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

Sound

LG S95TR

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S95TR leads on sound (92 vs 88).

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 86).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sony HT-A7000 88
vs
90 LG S95TR

Score breakdown

Sony HT-A7000
88
sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82

Specs side-by-side

Sony HT-A7000 versus LG S95TR — full spec comparison
Spec Sony HT-A7000 LG S95TR
Channels
—
9.1.5
Connectivity
—
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
Atmos
—
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X

Sony HT-A7000

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: Sony HT-A7000 vs LG S95TR

Which is better, Sony HT-A7000 or LG S95TR? +

LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 S95TR worth the price? +

At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Sony HT-A7000 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 sound, Sony HT-A7000 or LG S95TR? +

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

Which is better for features, Sony HT-A7000 or LG S95TR? +

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