Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | LG - S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer included | false | true |
| Total power | 810 W |
Between the Smart Soundbar 900 and S95TR, the Smart Soundbar 900 comes out ahead in several specs, while the S95TR wins on subwoofer included / total power. Overall, the Smart Soundbar 900 scores 85.9 and the S95TR scores 91.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S95TR edges ahead on the Mars Score (85.9 vs 91.5), but the 5.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Smart Soundbar 900 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the S95TR if you care most about subwoofer included / total power. Its strongest claims are subwoofer included, total power. The single most decisive one: Has Subwoofer included.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the S95TR is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 or LG - S95TR?
LG - S95TR leads the current Mars Score by 5.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare total power, subwoofer included against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 if…
Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose LG - S95TR if…
LG - S95TR has the measurable edge on subwoofer included, total w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why LG - S95TR wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
- ▲Total power: 810 W vs W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | LG - S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 9.1.5 |
| Total power | 810 Wlead | |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | LG - S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2lead |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | false | truelead |