Between the S95TR and HW-Q990D, the S95TR comes out ahead in total power, while the HW-Q990D wins on several specs. Overall, the S95TR scores 84.1 and the HW-Q990D scores 74.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S95TR is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the S95TR if you care most about total power. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power.
The HW-Q990D similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, subwoofer included, so those specs don't 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.
Why LG - S95TR wins
- ▲Total power — 23.48% more. 810 W vs 656 W.
Why Samsung - HW-Q990D wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | LG - S95TR | Samsung - HW-Q990D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.1.5 | 11.1.4 |
| Total power | 810 Wlead | 656 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - S95TR | Samsung - HW-Q990D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |
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