LG S95QR
Score: 83/100
Bose Smart Ultra
Score: 82/100Rankings
The LG S95QR is a premium 9.1.5-channel system with 810 W total power, wireless subwoofer and rear speakers, offering an immersive Dolby Atmos experience and advanced gaming features. Its large size, bulky subwoofer and absence of Ethernet may be drawbacks for compact spaces or users needing wired networking. Ideal for home-theater enthusiasts with larger rooms and a desire for wireless flexibility.
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar offers premium nine-speaker Dolby Atmos performance with ADAPTiQ calibration and dual-assistant voice control. Its lack of an integrated subwoofer and bright tuning may limit bass impact, making it ideal for users seeking high-end features in a single bar.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9best | 5 | |
810 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.03 kgbest | 5.75 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
6best | — | |
119.9 cmbest | 104.5 cm | |
6.4 cmbest | 5.82 cm | |
13.5 cmbest | 10.69 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
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Audio(3) | ||
Audio Channels | 9 | 5 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM 2ch | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS:X, DTS-HD MA, PCM |
Wireless Subwoofer | true | false |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 5.03 kg | 5.75 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 119.9 cm | 104.5 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 6.4 cm | 5.82 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 13.5 cm | 10.69 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the LG S95QR for its expansive 9.1.5 channel layout, high 810 W output and AI-driven room calibration, noting that the wireless rear speakers and height drivers create a truly immersive Atmos experience. They also appreciate the gaming-focused features such as ALLM and VRR passthrough. The main criticism from experts is the lack of a wired Ethernet connection, which could limit network stability for some installations.
Everyday users consistently praise the system's easy wireless setup, powerful bass from the subwoofer, and the cinematic Atmos soundstage that brings movies and games to life. Recurring concerns focus on the subwoofer's size, the need for power cords for the rear speakers, and the overall large footprint of the soundbar, which can be a challenge in tighter living spaces.
Professional reviewers praise the Bose Smart Ultra for its AI Dialogue clarity, TrueSpace upmixing, and ADAPTiQ room calibration, noting its accurate and spacious sound. However, they criticize the bright default tuning, limited height immersion without satellites, and the absence of a bundled subwoofer, which reduces bass impact compared to larger systems.
Everyday users love the ultra-crisp vocals, immersive surround feel, and the convenience of voice control, while consistently noting that the sound can become treble-heavy and that bass lacks punch without an optional subwoofer. Sync issues with non-eARC TVs are also a recurring complaint.
