Our quick take
Samsung HW-Q990B - 5.0 / 5
Design and build
- Soundbar dimensions: 1232 x 70 x 138mm (WxHxD) / Weight: 7.7kg Rear speakers dimensions: 130 x 201 x 140mm / Weight: 3.4kg Subwoofer dimensions: 220 x 413 x 410mm (WxHxD) / Weight: 11.7kg Black finish only
Connections and control
- HDMI output (eARC); 2 x HDMI input; Optical digital input Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; AirPlay 2 Full remote control SmartThings app (iOS/Android) Alexa built-in
Features
- 11.1.4-channel system Dolby Atmos and DTS:X SpaceFit Sound Gen II Q Symphony Hi-Res Audio (24-bit/192kHz)
Performance
To recap
The Samsung HW-Q990B is a class-leading soundbar that flawlessly delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X using a room-filling and highly immersive 11.1.4-channel system. Effective room correction ensures the overall system is performing optimally, with tight and well-integrated bass, and the overall sound is superb, with plenty of power, immersion and low-end impact. There are a host of useful new features, and aside from some minor gripes about the HDMI connections, it’s hard to fault. It’s among the soundbars to beat this year.
