LG US90TY vs LG US95AR
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGUS90TY | LGUS95AR | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2024 | 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Channels | 5.1.3 | 9.1.5 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | Maker 5.1.3-channel layout with centre and two additional upward-firing channels; no rear speakers included | Maker 9.1.5-channel layout with 17 speaker units, three upward-firing channels on the bar and two on the supplied rear speakers. RTINGS reports that the centre upward driver does not reproduce Atmos content and counts Atmos playback as 9.1.4; the maker's hardware layout is retained here |
| Amplifiers | Maker claims 570 W system output; measurement basis is not stated | Maker claims 810 W system output; UK table does not state RMS or peak measurement basis |
| Audio formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, AAC and AAC+; 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution audio and upsampling | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, AAC and AAC+ in the UK table; 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution audio and upsampling |
| Room tuning | AI Room Calibration Pro through the app; AI Sound Pro adapts to content. Smart upmixing operates in AI Sound Pro, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Game and Sports, not Standard or Music | AI Room Calibration Pro measures the room and rear-speaker placement using the bar's built-in microphone; channel-level controls through the app. Triple Level Spatial Sound uses virtual processing in Cinema and AI Sound Pro modes |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa and Google Assistant | Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Bluetooth | SBC and AAC codecs | Bluetooth 5.1, SBC and AAC |
| Ports | One HDMI input, one HDMI eARC/ARC television output, optical input and USB. HDR10, Dolby Vision, VRR and ALLM passthrough; UK specifications list 120 Hz, but footnotes restrict VRR passthrough to 60 Hz and 4K 120 Hz to YCbCr 4:2:0 | One HDMI input, one HDMI eARC/ARC television output, optical input and one USB. Maker supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, VRR and ALLM passthrough; 4K 120 Hz is limited to YCbCr 4:2:0, with HDCP 2.3. The HDMI 2.1 label does not imply unrestricted 4K 120 Hz colour bandwidth |
| Streaming | AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect over Wi-Fi; Bluetooth. Services depend on region, subscriptions and firmware | AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect over Wi-Fi; Bluetooth. Services depend on region, subscriptions and firmware |
| Multi-room | Wireless subwoofer included; rear-speaker expansion supported separately. WOW Orchestra combines compatible LG television speakers | Included rear speakers and subwoofer link wirelessly to the bar but each needs mains power. WOW Orchestra combines compatible LG TV speakers; WOWCAST supports compatible LG television wireless audio |
| App | iOS and Android remote app; WOW Interface integrates soundbar controls with compatible LG televisions | LG ThinQ for setup, sound modes, calibration and individual channel levels; WOW Interface integrates controls on compatible LG televisions |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.65 kg | 5.65 kg |
| Controls | Supplied remote and bar controls; AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Game and Bass Blast modes | Bar touch controls and supplied remote; three LED indicators with spoken feedback rather than an alphanumeric display (TechRadar and WIRED). Standard, Music, Cinema, AI Sound Pro, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Game and Bass Blast modes |
| Microphones | Built-in room-calibration microphones; Alexa and Google Home compatibility uses external devices | Built-in microphone for room calibration; Alexa and Google Home compatibility uses external devices, not a built-in voice assistant |
| Mounting | Supplied wall-mount brackets | Supplied wall-mount brackets; optional WOW brackets BT5-1P and BT5-2P are listed as compatible in the UK table |
| Size | Bar 1250 × 63 × 135 mm (W × H × D), 5.65 kg alone; subwoofer 201.7 × 407.0 × 403.0 mm, 10.0 kg. Gross packaged weight 22.2 kg | Bar 1250 × 63 × 135 mm (W × H × D), 5.65 kg alone; subwoofer 201.7 × 407.0 × 403.0 mm, 9.6 kg in the UK table; rear speaker 159 × 223 × 142 mm, with 4.08 kg listed for the pair. Gross packaged weight 26.0 kg. The South African S95AR table lists a 10.0 kg subwoofer and 26.4 kg gross weight instead |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| In the box | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount brackets and warranty card | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount brackets and warranty card |
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