Sony
Sony HT-A7000
$1499
88
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 2
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
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
| 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.