HW-Q990D
SamsungReleased Feb 2024
11.1.4 channel soundbar with immersive Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, powerful subwoofer, 4K/120Hz HDMI, and adjustable settings for room-filling sound. The Samsung HW-Q990D scores 89/100 based on 9 professional critic reviews in the soundbars category. Coverage includes reviews from Sound-advice, Techradar, Stuff, and Whathifi.
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Pros
- Hdmi 2.1 support(4)
- Excellent, immersive audio(3)
- Exceptional 11.1.4 channel immersive sound quality(2)
- Two hdmi 2.1 inputs(2)
- Excellent dolby atmos sound performance(2)
Cons
- High price(3)
- Bulky design(3)
- Samsung TV dependency(3)
- Limited front panel display(2)
9 Critic Reviews
The Samsung HW-Q990D delivers peerless immersive sound quality with its 11.1.4 channel system, making it the best spatial audio soundbar currently available despite its complex multi-component setup.
The Samsung HW-Q990D is yet another entry in Samsung's long run at the top for Dolby Atmos soundbars.
A feature-packed flagship that offers greater immersion than any other soundbar.
The Q990D delivers Dolby Atmos (and DTS:X) in a way that very few soundbar packages can match, and the added HDMI 2.1 support will be a game-changer for some.
The Samsung HW-Q990D offers excellent, immersive sound with HDMI 2.1 support and handy features, but it's expensive and not a major upgrade over last year's model.
The Samsung Q990D is the best Dolby Atmos soundbar you can buy in 2024, delivering better performance than last year's model with excellent sound mixing and gaming support.
The Samsung HW-Q990D delivers exceptional immersive sound quality and performance that sets the benchmark for what a truly premium soundbar should offer.
Samsung's flagship soundbar provides a full wireless surround sound setup with excellent hardware and very easy setup.
Samsung's celebrated flagship soundbar is still solid but offers only modest upgrades.
