Speakers · Review
Samsung HW-Q990H
The most immersive all-in-one package here, though last year's near-identical Q990F is the smarter buy while stock lasts.
91
out of 100
Our verdict
Samsung's 2026 flagship is a full surround package: a soundbar, a wireless subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers, all with up-firing drivers. Reviewers describe a detailed, full-bodied sound with well-placed height effects and deep bass that stays controlled, and it supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Two HDMI 2.1 inputs with 4K/120Hz passthrough solve the port problem that single-bar rivals have. It is a small refinement of the HW-Q990F, which shares its design and is still sold for much less.
What's good
- Genuine surround and overhead effects from real rear speakers
- Deep, tuneful bass from the dual-woofer sub
- Two HDMI 2.1 inputs with 4K/120Hz passthrough
- Supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
What's not
- Launch price of $1,999.99
- Discounted HW-Q990F offers similar performance for less
- Four boxes to place and power
- Design unchanged from last year
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Type
- 11.1.4-channel soundbar system with wireless subwoofer and rear speakers
- Drivers
- 23 total; 15 in the main bar, dual 8-inch woofers in the sub
- Formats
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X
- Connectivity
- HDMI eARC, 2 x HDMI 2.1 in (4K/120Hz), optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3
- Streaming
- AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready
- Soundbar size
- 70 x 1,230 x 140 mm (hwd), 7.3kg
- Room calibration
- SpaceFit Sound Pro