LG US95AR vs LG US95TR

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US95AR compared with US95TR
LGUS95ARLGUS95TR
Overview
Released2025March 2024
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels9.1.59.1.5
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversMaker 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 hereMaker 9.1.5-channel layout with 17 speaker units and five upward-firing channels, three on the bar and two on the supplied rear speakers
AmplifiersMaker claims 810 W system output; UK table does not state RMS or peak measurement basisMaker claims 810 W system output; measurement basis is not stated
Audio formatsDolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, AAC and AAC+ in the UK table; 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution audio and upsamplingDolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, AAC and AAC+; 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution audio and upsampling
Room tuningAI 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 modesAI Room Calibration Pro measures the room and rear-speaker placement using built-in microphones; app channel-level adjustments
Connections
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsAlexa and Google AssistantAlexa and Google Assistant
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1, SBC and AACSBC and AAC codecs
PortsOne 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 bandwidthOne 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 the footnotes restrict 4K 120 Hz to YCbCr 4:2:0 and VRR passthrough to 60 Hz
StreamingAirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect over Wi-Fi; Bluetooth. Services depend on region, subscriptions and firmwareAirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect over Wi-Fi; Bluetooth. Services depend on region, subscription and firmware
Multi-roomIncluded 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 audioIncluded rear speakers and subwoofer connect wirelessly but each needs mains power. WOW Orchestra combines compatible LG television speakers; WOWCAST supports wireless television audio with compatible LG televisions
AppLG ThinQ for setup, sound modes, calibration and individual channel levels; WOW Interface integrates controls on compatible LG televisionsLG Soundbar app for calibration and sound controls; WOW Interface integrates controls on compatible LG televisions
Design
Weight5.65 kg5.65 kg
ControlsBar 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 modesSupplied remote and bar controls; three LED indicators and spoken feedback rather than a text display (What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar). Standard, Music, Cinema, AI Sound Pro, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Game and Bass Blast modes
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone for room calibration; Alexa and Google Home compatibility uses external devices, not a built-in voice assistantBuilt-in room-calibration microphones; Works with Alexa and Google Home requires external devices rather than a built-in voice assistant
MountingSupplied wall-mount brackets; optional WOW brackets BT5-1P and BT5-2P are listed as compatible in the UK tableSupplied wall-mount brackets
SizeBar 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 insteadBar 1250 × 63 × 135 mm (W × H × D), 5.65 kg alone; subwoofer 201.7 × 407.0 × 403.0 mm, 10.0 kg; rear speaker 159 × 223 × 142 mm, with 4.08 kg listed for the pair. Gross packaged weight 26.4 kg
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxSoundbar, wireless subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount brackets and warranty cardSoundbar, wireless subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount brackets and warranty card

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