Samsung

HW-Q990F Soundbar

A strong pick in the soundbars line-up, with 11.1.4 up front.

80/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
11.1.4656 W5.0Alexa
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Why we rate it

  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS:X
  • Subwoofer included
  • Above-average driver count
  • No rear speakers included
Score profile

Where the HW-Q990F Soundbar wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsAudioSubwooferPortsFeatures8492929292
Channels and drivers
84
Audio formats
92
Subwoofer
92
Ports and inputs
92
Features
92
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

Channels11.1
Driver count23
Total power656 W

Audio formats

Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedYes
Wireless subwooferYes

Ports and inputs

HDMI eARCYes
Bluetooth5

Features

Voice assistantAlexa
Room correctionYes
App controlYes

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Head to head

HW-Q990F Soundbar vs LG LG US95TR Soundbar

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsAudioSubwooferPortsFeatures
HW-Q990F SoundbarLG US95TR Soundbar
 SamsungHW-Q990F SoundbarThis pageLGLG US95TR Soundbar
Overall score80 /10082 /100Better
Channels11.19.1
Max power656 W810 WBetter
Driver count23
Up firing drivers1
Who it's for

Is the HW-Q990F Soundbar right for you?

Buy it if
Made for keen listeners

Listeners who care how it sounds who want a soundbar that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need rear speakers included, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.

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

Before you buy

Is the HW-Q990F Soundbar worth it?

For most buyers, yes. It scores 80/100 against other soundbars, a strong result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the HW-Q990F Soundbar?

Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the LG US95TR Soundbar?

The LG US95TR Soundbar scores 82/100 versus this one at 80/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.