Samsung HW-Q950T vs LG S95QR Side-by-Side Soundbar Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Aug 02, 2024 09:20 PM

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Channels9.1.4

Channels9.1.5

Variants

HW-Q950T (Black)

S95QR (Black)

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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q950T

LG S95QR

The Samsung HW-Q950T and the LG S95QR are both really premium soundbars with Dolby Atmos support, and their versatile performances make them suitable for most uses. That said, the Samsung is a bit better overall. It gets louder, and it has a better surrounds performance. Its default sound is more neutral, too, especially compared to the LG's bass-heavy sound. You're able to customize the LG to get a more neutral response, though.

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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

8.2

7.9

Stereo Frequency Response

8.4

7.5

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Yes

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Mixed Usage

8.2

7.9

Dialogue/TV Shows

8.2

8.0

Music

8.2

7.8

Movies

8.2

7.8

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless

Yes

Enclosure

Ported

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless

Yes

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

48.4" (123.0 cm)

47.2" (120.0 cm)

Height

2.8" (7.0 cm)

2.4" (6.2 cm)

Depth

5.4" (13.8 cm)

5.3" (13.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.2" (20.9 cm)

8.0" (20.2 cm)

Height

15.8" (40.2 cm)

15.9" (40.5 cm)

Depth

15.9" (40.3 cm)

15.8" (40.1 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

4.8" (12.2 cm)

6.3" (16.0 cm)

Height

8.2" (20.9 cm)

8.9" (22.6 cm)

Depth

5.6" (14.3 cm)

5.6" (14.1 cm)

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Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar

Yes

Bar Brackets Included

Yes

Mountable Satellites

Yes

Satellite Brackets Included

Yes

Build Quality

7.5

8.0

Build quality photo

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In The Box

In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length

N/A

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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting

Universal (holes on underside)

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Back - Subwoofer

Back photo - sub

Enclosure

Ported

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Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

Mounting

Universal (holes on back)

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

8.4

7.5

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Channels

9.1.4

9.1.5

Tested Preset

Standard

Slope

-0.14

-1.58

Standard Error

2.62 dB

4.67 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

28.3 Hz

32.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

18.5 kHz

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

8.4

8.0

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

-5

Suggested Treble Setting

Slope

-0.14

-0.27

Standard Error

2.62 dB

3.13 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

28.3 Hz

33.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

18.5 kHz

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

7.5

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.35 dB

2.88 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

9.0

8.2

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

101.1 dB SPL

94.2 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB

1.08 dB

DRC @ Max Volume

1.00 dB

0.96 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

8.3

THD

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.18

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.55

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Center

8.6

8.1

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

0.05

0.69

Std. Err.

2.92 dB

3.72 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

96.9 dB SPL

94.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.21

0.67

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.05

3.92

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Surround 5.1

8.0

7.1

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

-0.02

1.67

Std. Err.

5.01 dB

7.17 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

103.7 dB SPL

99.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.32

0.28

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

3.97

1.37

7.1 Rears

Yes

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Height (Atmos)

6.0

6.1

Height Setup

H Frequency Response

Localization

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope

1.02

-1.38

Std. Err.

5.71 dB

4.97 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

88.5 dB SPL

82.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

1.09

1.58

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

0.74

0.21

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Sound Enhancement Features

6.3

9.2

Room Correction

Yes

Dialogue Enhancement

Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Yes

Bass Adjustment

Yes

Treble Adjustment

Yes

EQ

Graphic + Presets

Presets

Surround Level Adjustment

Yes

Rear Level Adjustment

Yes

Height Level Adjustment

Yes

Virtual Surround

Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In

HDMI Out

1 (shared)

eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

Subwoofer Output

HDMI ARC

1 (shared)

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC

Dolby Atmos

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

Supported

Dolby TrueHD

Yes

Supported

DTS

Yes

Supported

DTS:X

Yes

Supported

eARC

Yes

DTS-HD MA

Yes

Supported

PCM Channels

Up To 7.1

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Yes

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Audio Format Support: HDMI In

Dolby Atmos

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

Supported

Dolby TrueHD

Yes

Supported

DTS

Yes

Supported

DTS:X

Yes

Supported

DTS-HD MA

Yes

Supported

PCM Channels

Up To 7.1

5.1 PCM

Yes

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Audio Format Support: Optical

Dolby Digital

Yes

Supported

DTS

Yes

Supported

PCM Channels

2.0

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Audio Latency: ARC

8.9

ARC Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

63 ms

PCM-5.1 ch

65 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos

65 ms

Dolby Digital

82 ms

Dolby Digital Plus

88 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos

92 ms

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Audio Latency: HDMI In

8.1

8.8

HDMI Latency Video

Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

64 ms

PCM-5.1 ch

65 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos

72 ms

Dolby Digital

102 ms

Dolby Digital Plus

94 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos

98 ms

ARC

46 ms

Optical

45 ms

Full HDMI In

93 ms

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Audio Latency: Optical

6.4

Optical Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

134 ms

Dolby Digital

387 ms

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Video Passthrough To TV

0.0

8.0

1080p Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate

60Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

60Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate

Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough

Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough

Dolby Vision Passthrough

Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Yes

FreeSync Passthrough

G-SYNC Passthrough

Yes

ALLM Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Yes

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Wireless Playback

8.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi Playback

Yes

Chromecast built-in

Yes

Apple AirPlay

Yes

Spotify Connect

Yes

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Connectivity - Subwoofer

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless

Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites

Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless

Yes

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Display

Yes

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

Universal Remote

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

Microphone Mute

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App

App image

App Name

Samsung SmartThings

iOS

Yes

Android

Yes

Acts As A Remote

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Some

Casts Device Files

Yes

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Other Features

Power Saving

Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Yes

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