LG

LG US40TR

A solid mid-range pick in the soundbars line-up, with 4.1 up front.

59/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
4.1400 W
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Why we rate it

  • Subwoofer included
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Rear speakers included
  • No dolby atmos
  • No dts:x
Score profile

Where the LG US40TR wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsSubwooferRear528484
Channels and drivers
52
Subwoofer
84
Rear speakers
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

Channels4.1
Total power400 W

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedYes
Wireless subwooferYes

Rear speakers

Rear speakers includedYes
Wireless rearsYes
Head to head

LG US40TR vs LG LG SN5 2.1 Soundbar

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsSubwooferRear
LG US40TRLG SN5 2.1 Soundbar
 LGLG US40TRThis pageLGLG SN5 2.1 Soundbar
Overall score59 /10059 /100
Channels4.12.1
Max power400 W400 W
Who it's for

Is the LG US40TR right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need dolby atmos, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the LG US40TR worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the LG US40TR?

Its subwoofer included stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar?

The Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.