Experts prefer Samsung HW-Q990C over Samsung HW-Q990B
On 8 Jan 2025 (20 days ago) we went through 93 Sound Bar expert endorsements .
Currently, Samsung HW-Q990C received 4 endorsements from PCMag (25 Nov 2024), TechHive (6 Oct 2023) WIRED (2 Jan 2025) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Samsung HW-Q990B did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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3 | - | $1138 | Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | - | - | - | 6 | - | 5 | - | 6 | - | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $1048 | Samsung HW-Q990B | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #6
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Samsung HW-Q990C Best for Samsung TVs... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 6 Oct 2023 TechHive ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #5
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Samsung HW-Q990C Best high-end soundbar... ... ... Source: www.techhive.com - On 2 Jan 2025 WIRED ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #6
Rank Sound Bar Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 14 Samsung HW-Q990C Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 8 Nov 2024 Digital Trends ranked Samsung HW-Q990C as #1
Rank Sound Bar Comment #1 out of 13 Samsung HW-Q990C The best soundbar for most people... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar |
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Tom's Guide | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | Check price | Sonos Arc Ultra | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 8 | - | 2 |
2 | - | $485 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | - | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | - | 2 | - |
3 | - | $1138 | Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | - | - | - | 6 | - | 5 | - | 6 | - | 1 |
4 | - | Check price | Samsung HW-Q990D | 1 | 4 | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 6
Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
Average score based on 12 reviews | 93 |
Lowest score by techtiper.com | 84 |
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- Versatile and suitable for mixed usage with a neutral sound and lots of customization tools.
- Rear speakers provide an immersive experience, especially with Dolby Atmos content.
- Great for dialogue-heavy TV shows and podcasts, and excellent for music and movies.
- Impressive Atmos performance, making it one of the best bars for movies.
- Adaptive Sound mode provides crisp details and clear dialogue.
- Great selection of sound enhancement features, including bass and treble adjustments and a 7-band graphic EQ.
- Supports various audio formats and has low latency, making it ideal for gaming.
- Premium option, but there are more affordable alternatives like the Samsung HW-Q930B.
Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 5
Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 98 |
Lowest score by cybershack.com.au | 91 |
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- Exceptional power and immersion: The Samsung HW-Q990C delivers a powerful and immersive home theater experience with its class-leading channel count and 656W of power.
- New features: The soundbar includes SmartThings Hub functionality, Amazon Alexa voice control, and Alexa device grouping for multi-room setups, adding convenience and versatility to the user experience.
- Integrated auto-calibration system: The Q990C has an integrated auto-calibration system that ensures optimal sound quality and performance.
- Improved Adaptive Sound mode: The soundbar has improvements to the Adaptive Sound mode, providing a better audio experience tailored to the content being played.
- Music playback: The Q990C excels in music playback, addressing the limitations of its predecessor and delivering impressive sound quality.
- Lack of 4K 120Hz HDMI passthrough: The soundbar lacks 4K 120Hz HDMI passthrough, which may be a drawback for gamers who want to take full advantage of their gaming consoles.
- Premium price tag: The Q990C comes with a premium price tag of £1,599/$1,599/AUS$1,499, which may be a deterrent for some consumers.
- Limited alternative options: While the LG S95QR and Sony HT-A7000 are mentioned as alternatives, they may not offer the same level of features and performance as the Q990C.
- WIRELESS DOLBY ATMOS: Now, thanks to Samsung, enjoy a Dolby Atmos experience that doesn’t require optical cables; Immerse yourself in sound and hear sound from above and behind for a rich and unparalleled home entertainment audio experience*
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- 11.1.4 CH. TRUE DOLBY ATMOS SOUND: Feel sound all around with 11 front-facing speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 up-firing channels for a true Dolby Atmos experience; Flood the room with audio from all angles, for sound so real you can almost touch it
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