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LG S90QY Review

True Score

71
78
2

Experts

87
1,093

Consumers

Expert Rankings

The LG S90QY offers a premium listening experience at a premium price, with exceptional connectivity options and support for many audio formats.

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Overview

The LG S90QY is a premium 5.1.3 channel speaker system that was launched in 2022. It supports Dolby Atmos content for immersive movie-watching, and its soundstage is wide enough for users to enjoy the experience of sound coming from multiple directions.

Its subwoofer can deliver a strong, thumpy bass output, but unlike most top-ranking speakers, it doesn’t ship with any satellite speakers.

It also delivers clear vocals thanks to its discrete center channel, and with extra features such as room correction, it can automatically configure its output based on the room size it is in.

Its wireless connectivity options are on par with some of the best soundbars on the market since users can stream music through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay, or Chromecast.

They’ll also be able to make many physical connections since the soundbar’s port selection includes three HDMI ports and one Optical Audio In port.

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our Verdict

The LG S90QY is a top-shelf 5.1.3 channel soundbar with rich bass for a thumpy, low-end response and accurate audio production with room correction on.

Vocals are clear and distinct, and this, plus Dolby Atmos Support, makes for a wide, immersive sound. Unfortunately, its missing graphic Equalizer severely limits sound customization.

Still, the soundbar offers a great stereo soundstage and has a low-tested 85ms ARC and Optical latency and a 75ms Full HDMI latency.

Ports include an Optical Audio in, a Full HDMI port, and a USB port. Wireless connectivity is also superb, with support for Bluetooth, WiFi, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify.

However, its surround sound performance is poor since it lacks discrete satellites. Overall, the S90QY is a soundbar that should satisfy even the pickiest listener.

True Score

71

Reasons to Buy

  • The LG S90QY soundbar delivers impressive, theater-like sound quality
  • Good port selection
  • Subwoofer adds significant low bass range to the audio experience
  • Unboxing and configuring the soundbar is a hassle-free process
  • Sound quality rivals higher-priced brands, providing value for its cost
  • Many options for wireless connectivity
  • Wide-ranging audio format support
  • Dolby Atmos helps create immersive, spatial soundscapes
  • Remote control’s design and usability make navigating settings a breeze

Reasons to Avoid

  • Poor surround sound performance
  • No graphic Eq for precise sound customization
  • No rear satellite speakers

Specifications

Bluetooth EnabledYes
Depth5.3"
Dialogue Enhancement FeatureNo
Energy Star CertifiedNo
HDMI ARCYes
Height2.5"
SubwooferIncluded
Surround Sound SupportedDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced
Voice AssistantNo
Wall MountableYes
Weight11.1 lbs
Width47.2"
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
Wireless Subwoofer ConnectivityYes
Works WithAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant

All Specs

Test Results

Minimum Freq Response (Hz)49
Maximum Freq Response (Hz)19,900
Max Volume Test (db)92.9
Latency (ms)51

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Product Comparison

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Market Context

The LG S90QY is a premium 5.1.3 channel speaker system that was launched in 2022. It supports Dolby Atmos content for immersive movie-watching, and its…

The LG S90QY is a premium 5.1.3 channel speaker system that was launched in 2022. It supports Dolby Atmos content for immersive movie-watching, and its soundstage is wide enough for users to enjoy the experience of sound coming from multiple directions.

Its subwoofer can deliver a strong, thumpy bass output, but unlike most top-ranking speakers, it doesn’t ship with any satellite speakers.

It also delivers clear vocals thanks to its discrete center channel, and with extra features such as room correction, it can automatically configure its output based on the room size it is in.

Its wireless connectivity options are on par with some of the best soundbars on the market since users can stream music through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay, or Chromecast.

They’ll also be able to make many physical connections since the soundbar’s port selection includes three HDMI ports and one Optical Audio In port.

The LG S90QY ships with a HDMI cable, but not Digital Optical, while the LG SP9YA includes the Digital Optical, but misses out on the…

The LG S90QY ships with a HDMI cable, but not Digital Optical, while the LG SP9YA includes the Digital Optical, but misses out on the HDMI. Also worth noting is that the S90QY has one extra channel than the SP9YA, though the difference in sound output because of this is difficult to notice.

The LG S90QY is more capable of better surround sound performance than the LG S80QY since the S90QY is a 5.1.3 system, and the S80QY…

The LG S90QY is more capable of better surround sound performance than the LG S80QY since the S90QY is a 5.1.3 system, and the S80QY is a 3.1.3 channel speaker. The S90QY also allows owners to adjust its surround sound level, a feature that the LG S80QY does not possess. If you’re interested, feel free to read our LG S80QY review to see what else it has in store.

The LG S90QY can play audio content streamed through Chromecast, while the Samsung HW-Q800B cannot. In contrast, the HW-Q800B gets significantly louder than the S90QY…

The LG S90QY can play audio content streamed through Chromecast, while the Samsung HW-Q800B cannot. In contrast, the HW-Q800B gets significantly louder than the S90QY at max volume.

Bluetooth Enabled

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Depth

5.3"

5.7"

5.3"

4.7"

Dialogue Enhancement Feature

No

Yes

No

Yes

Energy Star Certified

No

Yes

No

HDMI ARC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Height

2.5"

2.2"

2.5"

2.4"

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Score Card

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Expert Score

78

*.75

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Customer Score

87

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

71

Any product with a True Score below 60 is a Total Dud

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    78
    The LG S90QY is good for mixed usage. It’s a versatile 5.1.3 setup with lots… read more

    By:

    Jake Thauvette
  • Which?
    D

    Trust Score

    NR
    The LG S90QY is good for movies. Its dedicated sub reproduces the deep thump and… read more

    By:

    Unknown

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