Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - S95TR | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 810 W | 460 W |
| Subwoofer included | true | false |
Between the S95TR and Bravia Theater Bar 9, the S95TR comes out ahead in total power / subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins on several specs. Overall, the S95TR scores 89.5 and the Bravia Theater Bar 9 scores 79.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S95TR is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.2 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 / subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, subwoofer included. The single most decisive one: Total power — 76.09% more. 810 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: 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: LG - S95TR or Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9?
LG - S95TR leads the current Mars Score by 10.2 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 - S95TR if…
LG - S95TR 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 - 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 |