Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels vs Samsung HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels

29specifications compared
6differ
23identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 6 more speakers than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels (23 vs 17). The Samsung HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 0.01 kg more subwoofer weight than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels (8.3 kg vs 8.29 kg). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 1 mm more package width than the Samsung HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels (1310 mm vs 1309 mm). Audio output channels: 7.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels, 11.1.4 channels on the Samsung HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels.

Audio output channels
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
- HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
Number of speakers
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:17
- HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:23
Subwoofer weight
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:8.29 kg
- HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:8.3 kg
Package width
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:1310 mm
- HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:1309 mm

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Comparison of HW-Q900H, HW-Q990H/XC
63 specifications	A Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-Q900H View product	B Samsung HW-Q990H/XC soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q990H/XC View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1.2 channels	11.1.4 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	756 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1, DTS Express	DTS 5.1, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express, DTS:X
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	17	23
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, LPCM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Tidal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto volume levellerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Samsung Bixby	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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	41 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1232 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70.8 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.3 kg
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.29 kg	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
Soundbar weightKnown for one	7.29 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Samsung SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, Q-Symphony, 3D Surround Sound, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Night mode, Voice Enhancement Mode, Bass Boost	Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Voice Enhancement Mode, Adaptive Sound, Surround sound Expansion
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthDiffers	1310 mm	1309 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	13.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar heightKnown for one	7.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar widthKnown for one	123.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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