Soundbars / Samsung
Samsung HW-Q990H
23 drivers, 11.1.4, rears and sub included — the most complete system here.
Overall score 8.8/10
Pros
- + 23 drivers in 11.1.4 — the most complete out-of-the-box surround system here
- + Two HDMI 2.1 inputs with full 4K/120Hz VRR, so consoles can run through it
- + Wireless Dolby Atmos from a Samsung TV removes the HDMI cable entirely
- + Roon Ready and Tidal Connect make it a serious music system too
Cons
- − $1,999 — a $300 increase over the 2025 Q990F for what reviewers call a minor refinement
- − Dated design and a front display that is hard to read
- − Samsung does not publish power figures
- − The Samsung Sound app had limited compatibility at launch; SmartThings is the primary controller
- − The outgoing Q990F is still on sale at heavy discounts and is arguably better value
Samsung HW-Q990H review: what the specs say
23 drivers, 11.1.4, rears and sub included — the most complete system here. At $1,999.99, Samsung's 2026 model sits at the premium end of the category — the soundbars we compare run from $129.99 to $1,999.99. It scores 8.8/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Surround & Height at 9.8/10 — dolby Atmos height effect and how convincingly it places surround audio. The weakest is Value at 6.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: $1,999 — a $300 increase over the 2025 Q990F for what reviewers call a minor refinement; and dated design and a front display that is hard to read. Every specification on this page comes from Samsung's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Channels | 11.1.4 (23 drivers: 7.0.2 main bar, 4.0.2 rears, dual 8-inch subwoofer) |
| Total Power | Samsung does not publish wattage for this model W |
| Subwoofer | Included (wireless) — a 25cm cube with two 8-inch woofers in push/pull |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wireless, with up-firing drivers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes, plus Eclipsa Audio |
| HDMI Ports | 3 ports |
| HDMI Passthrough | 4K/120Hz with VRR and ALLM, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision on both inputs |
| eARC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi & Streaming | Yes — AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa built in; also works with Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | 2x HDMI 2.1 in, HDMI out with eARC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready |
| Material | Metal grille bar with wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speakers |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compare Samsung HW-Q990H With
Cheaper Alternative
LG S95AR — $1699.00