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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 4
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — $1399
Sony

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

$1399

89
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q990D lands at 93 and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 89. That puts Samsung HW-Q990D ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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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 89).

Features

Samsung HW-Q990D

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung HW-Q990D leads on features (94 vs 87).

Design

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Compared on the design sub-score

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 leads on design (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 more score per dollar ($1,399 vs $1,799).

Samsung HW-Q990D 93
vs
89 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-Q990D
93
sound 95
features 94
design 82
ease 80
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89
sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-Q990D versus Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-Q990D Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Channels
11.1.4
—
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT
—
Extras
Wireless sub + rears included
—

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

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

FAQ: Samsung HW-Q990D vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Which is better, Samsung HW-Q990D or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Samsung HW-Q990D scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +

At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Does Samsung HW-Q990D or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Samsung HW-Q990D — leads on sound (95 vs 89). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, Samsung HW-Q990D or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Samsung HW-Q990D — leads on features (94 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.