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Sonos Ray — $279
Sonos

Sonos Ray

$279

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Samsung HW-Q900C wins by 6
Samsung HW-Q900C — $999
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q900C

$999

86
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Samsung HW-Q900C takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ray lands at 80 and Samsung HW-Q900C at 86. That puts Samsung HW-Q900C ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Ray if…

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

Pick Samsung HW-Q900C 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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Samsung HW-Q900C

Compared on the sound sub-score

Samsung HW-Q900C leads on sound (86 vs 80).

Value for money

Sonos Ray

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Ray more score per dollar ($279 vs $999).

Sonos Ray 80
vs
86 Samsung HW-Q900C

Score breakdown

Sonos Ray
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-Q900C
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Ray versus Samsung HW-Q900C — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Ray Samsung HW-Q900C

Sonos Ray

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

Samsung HW-Q900C

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: Sonos Ray vs Samsung HW-Q900C

Which is better, Sonos Ray or Samsung HW-Q900C? +

Samsung HW-Q900C scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Ray worth the price? +

At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Is Samsung HW-Q900C worth the price? +

At $999, Samsung HW-Q900C delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Ray or Samsung HW-Q900C 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, Sonos Ray or Samsung HW-Q900C? +

Samsung HW-Q900C — leads on sound (86 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Sonos Ray or Samsung HW-Q900C? +

Sonos Ray — more score per dollar ($279 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.