LG
LG S95TR
$1,599.99
Released 2024
Best Soundbars · head-to-head
LG S95TR vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is cheaper at $899. Every spec and price links to its source.
Bose
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
$899Cheaper
Released 2023
Which is better: the LG S95TR or Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the cheaper at $899.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  LG S95TR |  Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1,599.99 | $899 |
| Brand | LG | Bose |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Channels | 9.1.5 | 3.1.1 |
| Total watts | — | — |
| Dolby atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes | No |
| Wireless sub | Yes | No |
| Rear speakers | Yes | No |
| HDMI earc | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, ThinQ AI | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Release | 2024 | 2023 |
Sources — LG S95TR: lg.com (verified 2026-11-03). Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar: bose.com (cited since 2026-09-27; read 2026-06-15 at another bose.com page).
What's the difference between the LG S95TR and Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Channels: LG S95TR 9.1.5 vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar 3.1.1
- DTS:X: LG S95TR true vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar false
- Wireless sub: LG S95TR true vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar false
- Rear speakers: LG S95TR true vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar false
- Voice assistant: LG S95TR Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, ThinQ AI vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
LG S95TR
No sourced tester review yet.
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
Two whitelisted hands-on testers (Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi?) reviewed this exact model; neither published lab bench measurements. Both praise the wide, immersive Dolby Atmos soundstage and solid build, but flag a congested/harsh midrange that undermines music and dialogue, and note the AI Dialogue mode can over-compensate. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Wide, immersive soundstage with good sense of height and width from Dolby Atmos; Solid, well-built design with useful, responsive Bose Music app controls.
Flagged: Weak/overstretched bass that muddles or distorts on demanding action content; Congested, harsh midrange and highs; underwhelming for music; AI Dialogue mode can over-compensate and sound hard/forced, upsetting tonal balance.