LG US95AR vs TCL Q85H Pro

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US95AR compared with Q85H Pro

	LGUS95AR	TCLQ85H Pro
Overview
Released
Released	2025	2025
Sound
Type
Type	Soundbar	Soundbar
Channels
Channels	9.1.5	7.1.4
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Drivers
Drivers	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	Maker claims fifteen sound units across the system, with four dedicated up-firing height channels and a 6.5-inch subwoofer; RAY·DANZ directional acoustic structures
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	Maker claims 810 W system output; UK table does not state RMS or peak measurement basis	860 W cumulative peak system power; 200 W peak subwoofer power. These are not RMS or mains consumption ratings
Audio formats
Audio formats	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	Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; quick-start display recognises PCM, Dolby Surround, DTS and DTS-HD, with support depending on input and source
Room tuning
Room tuning	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	AI Sonic-adaptation through TCL Home; phone microphone calibrates three listening positions (HiFiTest). Tutti Choral adds speakers from compatible TCL TVs
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
AirPlay
AirPlay	Yes	Yes
HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	Yes	Yes
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Alexa and Google Assistant	None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1, SBC and AAC	Bluetooth 5.1
Ports
Ports	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	Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, HDMI eARC/ARC output, optical input and USB-A. European maker page specifies 4K 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision passthrough. USB supports MP3, WMA, FLAC and WAV, despite ComputerBild describing USB as absent
Streaming
Streaming	AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect over Wi-Fi; Bluetooth. Services depend on region, subscriptions and firmware	AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth music playback
Multi-room
Multi-room	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	Included wireless subwoofer and rear speakers each need mains power; wireless describes audio transmission, not battery operation
App
App	LG ThinQ for setup, sound modes, calibration and individual channel levels; WOW Interface integrates controls on compatible LG televisions	TCL Home for control and room calibration; basic playback works with the supplied remote
Design
Weight
Weight	5.65 kg	5.62 kg (better)
Controls
Controls	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	Top power, input, Bluetooth and volume controls, status display and adjustable lighting; remote adds night, voice/surround enhancement, bass/treble levels and six sound modes
Microphones
Microphones	Built-in microphone for room calibration; Alexa and Google Home compatibility uses external devices, not a built-in voice assistant	–
Mounting
Mounting	Supplied wall-mount brackets; optional WOW brackets BT5-1P and BT5-2P are listed as compatible in the UK table	Supplied wall-mount kit; tabletop placement with adjustable base
Size
Size	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	Bar 1054 × 68 × 123.5 mm and 5.62 kg; subwoofer 220 × 368.66 × 275 mm and 6.38 kg; rear units 100 × 167 × 122 mm (W × H × D). The maker Australian sheet lists rear-speaker weight 1.19 kg without specifying each or the pair. Main weight is bar only
Colours
Colours	Black	Black
In the box
In the box	Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount brackets and warranty card	Soundbar, subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, mains leads, wall-mount kit and documents; regional accessories vary. First-sale month/day is unconfirmed; 2025 year follows the maker model page and contemporary full retail review