Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - S90TR | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 570 W | 460 W |
| Subwoofer included | true | false |
Between the S90TR and Bravia Theater Bar 9, the S90TR comes out ahead in total power / subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins on several specs. Overall, the S90TR scores 82.6 and the Bravia Theater Bar 9 scores 79.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S90TR edges ahead on the Mars Score (82.6 vs 79.3), but the 3.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the S90TR if you care most about total power / subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, subwoofer included. The single most decisive one: Total power — 23.91% more. 570 W vs 460 W.
The Bravia Theater Bar 9 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: LG - S90TR or Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9?
LG - S90TR leads the current Mars Score by 3.3 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 LG - S90TR if…
LG - S90TR has the measurable edge on total w, subwoofer included.
Choose Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 if…
Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 LG - S90TR wins
- ▲Total power — 23.91% more. 570 W vs 460 W.
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | LG - S90TR | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.1.3 | 7.0.2 |
| Total power | 570 Wlead | 460 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - S90TR | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |