Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels

28specifications compared
19differ
9identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 14 more speakers than the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels (23 vs 9). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 1.3 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels (5.3 vs 4.0). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels (3 vs 2). Audio output channels: 3.0 channels on the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels, 11.1.4 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels. Product colour: Titanium on the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels, Black on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels.

Audio output channels
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:3.0 channels
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
Number of speakers
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:9
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:23
Product colour
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Titanium
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:Black
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Anynet+
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Bluetooth version
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:4.0
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:5.3
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:2
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:3
HDMI in
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:1
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:2
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:4 W
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:0.5 W

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Comparison of HW-MS6500/ZG, HW-Q990H/ZF
68 specifications	A Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels Model HW-MS6500/ZG View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q990H/ZF View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.0 channels	11.1.4 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	756 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Atmos Music
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	9	23
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Built-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Titanium	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, ALAC	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	Anynet+	Yes
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	1373 x 148 x 228 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one	8.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI inDiffers	1	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1160 mm	1232 mm
DepthDiffers	168 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	80 mm	70.8 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	6.5 kg	7.3 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.3 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.1 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kit	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Distortion Cancellation, Surround sound Expansion	Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound, AirPlay 2, Game Mode Pro, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1373 mm	1309 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	148 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.27 kg	23.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	38 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	38 - 20 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source

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