Between the S95TR and Bravia Theater Bar 9, the S95TR comes out ahead in total power and subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins on several specs. Overall, the S95TR scores 84.1 and the Bravia Theater Bar 9 scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S95TR is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.6 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 and subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, subwoofer included.
The Bravia Theater Bar 9 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, 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 — 76.09% more. 810 W vs 460 W.
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | LG - S95TR | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.1.5 | 7.0.2 |
| Total power | 810 Wlead | 460 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - S95TR | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |
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