LG S95QR vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about LG S95QR vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The LG S95QR was rated 8.8, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S95QR has 9.1.5 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 520 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the S95QR via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 9 out of 10 received the LG S95QR for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

The S95QR can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S95QR. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S95QR versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the S95QR, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the S95QR at 9 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the S95QR provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S95QR. The S95QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S95QR was rated 10/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S95QR over Sony HT-S40R