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LG US90TY · LG

LG US90TY
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LG US90TY · LG

LG · Soundbar

US90TY

Released May 2024

A soundbar and wireless subwoofer system with three upward-firing channels, room calibration and Wi-Fi music streaming.

Type
Soundbar
Atmos
Yes
Connects by
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI
Battery
–
Weight
5.65 kg

Sound

Type
Soundbar
Channels
5.1.3
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Drivers
Maker 5.1.3-channel layout with centre and two additional upward-firing channels; no rear speakers included
Amplifiers
Maker claims 570 W system output; measurement basis is not stated
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, AAC and AAC+; 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

Connections

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes
Voice assistants
Alexa and Google Assistant
Bluetooth
SBC and AAC codecs
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
Streaming
AirPlay 2, Chromecast, 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
App
iOS and Android remote app; WOW Interface integrates soundbar controls with compatible LG televisions

Design

Weight
5.65 kg
Controls
Supplied remote and bar controls; AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Game and Bass Blast modes
Microphones
Built-in room-calibration microphones; Alexa and Google Home compatibility uses external devices
Mounting
Supplied wall-mount brackets
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
Colours
Black
In the box
Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount brackets and warranty card

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Separate subwoofer included
  • Automatic room calibration
  • AirPlay 2 and Chromecast streaming

Cons

  • Rear speakers sold separately
  • Only one HDMI input
  • Bar and subwoofer need separate mains power

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.5 kgApr 2024
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.9 kgOct 2024
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–4.7 kgApr 2024

Sources

  1. lg.com/uk/speakers/soundbars/us90ty
  2. which.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/lg-us90ty

Photo: LG

  • Front view of LG Soundbar US90TY and subwoofer: LG
  • Front view of LG Soundbar US90TY: LG
  • Top view of LG Soundbar US90TY: LG
  • Top angled view of LG Soundbar US90TY's Center Up-Firing Channel: LG
  • Top angled view of LG Soundbar US90TY's side corner: LG
  • Angled view of LG Soundbar US90TY's back: LG
  • Angled view of the subwoofer: LG
  • Back view of the subwoofer: LG

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