Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
Samsung HW-Q990D wins by 7
Samsung
Samsung HW-Q990D
11.1.4 · Wireless sub + rears · Q-Symphony
93
/ 100
From $1,799
Specdex verdict
Samsung HW-Q990D takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q700D lands at 86 and Samsung HW-Q990D at 93. That puts Samsung HW-Q990D ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…
- ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- ✓Compact 940mm wide
Pick Samsung HW-Q990D if…
- ✓11.1.4 with sub + rears included
- ✓DTS:X and Atmos
- ✓Best matched with Samsung TVs
Samsung HW-Q700D 86
vs 93 Samsung HW-Q990D
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
design 0
Samsung HW-Q990D
93 sound 95
features 94
ease 80
value 0
design 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-Q700D | Samsung HW-Q990D |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub) | — |
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 11.1.4 |
| Atmos | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2 | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT |
| Voice | Bixby | — |
| Width | 940 mm | — |
| Extras | — | Wireless sub + rears included |
Samsung HW-Q700D
Pros
- +Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- +Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- +Compact 940mm wide
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −Atmos via 2 upfiring drivers (limited)
- −Q-Symphony Samsung-only
Samsung HW-Q990D
Pros
- +11.1.4 with sub + rears included
- +DTS:X and Atmos
- +Best matched with Samsung TVs
Cons
- −Bulky rear speakers
- −EQ can be bright
- −Complex setup
FAQ: Samsung HW-Q700D vs Samsung HW-Q990D
Which is better, Samsung HW-Q700D or Samsung HW-Q990D? +
Samsung HW-Q990D scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +
At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.
Is Samsung HW-Q990D worth the price? +
At $1,799, Samsung HW-Q990D delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.
Does Samsung HW-Q700D or Samsung HW-Q990D last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.