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Samsung HW-Q990D — 11.1.4 · Wireless sub + rears · Q-Symphony
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q990D

11.1.4 · Wireless sub + rears · Q-Symphony

93
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Samsung HW-Q990D wins by 7
Samsung HW-Q700D — 3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q700D

3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Samsung HW-Q990D takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q990D lands at 93 and Samsung HW-Q700D at 86. That puts Samsung HW-Q990D ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung HW-Q990D if…

  • ✓11.1.4 with sub + rears included
  • ✓DTS:X and Atmos
  • ✓Best matched with Samsung TVs

Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…

  • ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • ✓Compact 940mm wide
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Samsung HW-Q990D

Compared on the sound sub-score

Samsung HW-Q990D leads on sound (95 vs 88).

Features

Samsung HW-Q990D

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung HW-Q990D leads on features (94 vs 88).

Ease of use

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on ease (92 vs 80).

Value for money

Samsung HW-Q700D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-Q700D more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,799).

Samsung HW-Q990D 93
vs
86 Samsung HW-Q700D

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-Q990D
93
sound 95
features 94
design 82
ease 80
value 0
Samsung HW-Q700D
86
sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-Q990D versus Samsung HW-Q700D — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-Q990D Samsung HW-Q700D
Channels
11.1.4
3.1.2
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT
Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2
Extras
Wireless sub + rears included
—
Drivers
—
7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub)
Atmos
—
Yes
Voice
—
Bixby
Width
—
940 mm

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

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

FAQ: Samsung HW-Q990D vs Samsung HW-Q700D

Which is better, Samsung HW-Q990D or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q990D scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung HW-Q990D worth the price? +

At $1,799, Samsung HW-Q990D delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.

Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +

At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.

Does Samsung HW-Q990D or Samsung HW-Q700D 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.

Which is better for sound, Samsung HW-Q990D or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q990D — leads on sound (95 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, Samsung HW-Q990D or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q990D — leads on features (94 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.