If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the LG SN5Y vs LG S95QR comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The LG SN5Y was rated 6, while the LG S95QR has a rating 8.8.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SN5Y has 2.1 and S95QR has 9.1.5. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 520 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the LG SN5Y for audio features and specs, but the LG S95QR received 9 out of 10.
The S95QR can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S95QR. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SN5Y versus 2/1 HDMIs in the LG S95QR. As in the SN5Y, so in the S95QR there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SN5Y at 8 out of 10, while the S95QR was rated 9/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The LG SN5Y equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S95QR. The S95QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SN5Y was rated 5/10, while the S95QR received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.