Samsung HW-Q910D vs LG S95AR: Which Soundbar Is Better?

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Updated Sep 16, 2025 09:02 PM

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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q910D

LG S95AR

The Samsung HW-Q910D and LG S95AR are comparable soundbars in their overall performance. While the LG has better height channel performance, likely due to its addition of two functional up-firing drivers on its satellites, the Samsung competes in most other respects. The cheaper Samsung has a graphic EQ and supports FreeSync passthrough, expanding your display options. Although the Samsung has a more user-friendly interface with a letter display, it's also more ergonomically restricted, as both satellites need to be wired to a wireless receiver, in contrast to the LG's wireless satellites.

Variants

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Main Differences for

Mixed Usage

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

8.4

No major differences between these soundbars for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

8.4

Dialogue/TV Shows

8.7

8.5

Music

8.3

Movies

8.3

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

Partial, satellites wired together

Yes

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

43.7" (111.0 cm)

49.2" (125.0 cm)

Height

2.4" (6.0 cm)

2.5" (6.3 cm)

Depth

4.7" (12.0 cm)

5.3" (13.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.3" (21.0 cm)

7.7" (19.5 cm)

Height

15.7" (40.0 cm)

15.9" (40.5 cm)

Depth

15.8" (40.2 cm)

15.9" (40.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

3.5" (8.9 cm)

6.3" (16.0 cm)

Height

5.8" (14.7 cm)

8.8" (22.3 cm)

Depth

3.4" (8.7 cm)

5.6" (14.2 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

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Build Quality

8.0

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

8.4

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Channels

9.1.2

9.1.4

Tested Preset

Standard

Slope

0.16

-0.43

Standard Error

2.49 dB

2.82 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

28.3 Hz

26.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

8.4

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

-2

Suggested Treble Setting

Slope

0.16

-0.12

Standard Error

2.49 dB

2.91 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

28.3 Hz

26.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

7.5

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.38 dB

2.42 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

8.4

8.3

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

97.4 dB SPL

93.3 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB

0.40 dB

0.37 dB

DRC @ Max Volume

2.56 dB

0.81 dB

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Center

8.6

8.3

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

0.34

0.14

Std. Err.

2.25 dB

2.67 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

89.8 dB SPL

89.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.30

1.07

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.30

3.79

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Surround 5.1

8.3

8.4

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

-0.64

-0.43

Std. Err.

3.42 dB

3.08 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

95.8 dB SPL

95.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.40

0.27

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.62

1.76

7.1 Rears

Yes

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Height (Atmos)

5.9

7.2

Height Setup

H Frequency Response

Localization

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope

0.10

-0.54

Std. Err.

4.90 dB

3.15 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

89.4 dB SPL

93.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.67

0.45

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.42

0.68

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Sound Enhancement Features

9.5

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

eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Yes

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

Subwoofer Output

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC

Dolby Atmos

Supported

Dolby Digital

Supported

Dolby Digital Plus

Supported

Dolby TrueHD

Supported

DTS

Supported

DTS:X

Supported

DTS-HD MA

Supported

PCM Channels

Up To 7.1

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Audio Format Support: HDMI In

Dolby Atmos

Supported

Dolby Digital

Supported

Dolby Digital Plus

Supported

Dolby TrueHD

Supported

DTS

Supported

DTS:X

Supported

DTS-HD MA

Supported

PCM Channels

Up To 7.1

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Audio Format Support: Optical

Dolby Digital

Supported

DTS

Supported

PCM Channels

2.0

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Audio Latency: ARC

9.3

8.8

ARC Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

40 ms

56 ms

PCM-5.1 ch

41 ms

58 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos

59 ms

65 ms

Dolby Digital

80 ms

84 ms

Dolby Digital Plus

85 ms

90 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos

90 ms

98 ms

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Audio Latency: HDMI In

9.3

8.9

HDMI Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

36 ms

56 ms

PCM-5.1 ch

35 ms

59 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos

63 ms

71 ms

Dolby Digital

99 ms

102 ms

Dolby Digital Plus

87 ms

95 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos

96 ms

101 ms

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Audio Latency: Optical

9.6

7.7

Optical Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

90 ms

124 ms

Dolby Digital

154 ms

167 ms

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Video Passthrough To TV

9.3

8.5

1080p Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

60Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate

30Hz

Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough

Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough

Yes

Dolby Vision Passthrough

Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough

Yes

FreeSync Passthrough

Yes

G-SYNC Passthrough

Yes

ALLM Passthrough

Yes

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Wireless Playback

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi Playback

Yes

Chromecast built-in

Yes

Apple AirPlay

Yes

Spotify Connect

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

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

Microphone Mute

Yes

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