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Marshall Heston 120 vs Samsung HW-QS90H

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MarshallHeston 120SamsungHW-QS90H
Overview
Released20252026
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels5.1.27.1.2
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversTwo 2 × 5-inch bass drivers, two 3-inch mid-woofers, two 0.8-inch tweeters and five 2-inch full-range drivers; four passive radiators13 speakers including four built-in woofers, centre, side, wide and upward-firing speakers; no separate subwoofer or rear speakers included. Optional SWA-9500S rear speakers expand Atmos/DTS:X output to 9.1.4 channels according to the manual
AmplifiersEleven Class D amplifiers, listed as 2 × 50 W and 9 × 30 W; separately stated total output 150 W peak. These are different maker ratings, not an additive system power claim.–
Frequency response40 Hz–20 kHz; maximum SPL 95 dB–
Audio formatsDolby Atmos and DTS:XDolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Eclipsa Audio and multichannel LPCM. DTS:X is identified in the UK feature text and manual's input/output tables; the manual notes DTS licensing varies by model and region. MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF decoding
Room tuningAutomatic calibration; Movie, Music, Night and Voice modesSpaceFit Sound Pro automatic calibration using the built-in microphone; Standard, Surround, Game Pro and AI Adaptive Sound modes. Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Sound Elevation, Auto Volume, voice enhancement and Night Mode; seven-band EQ in Standard mode
Connections
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsNoneAlexa
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC and LC3; Auracast supportedBluetooth 5.3 audio streaming
PortsHDMI eARC, HDMI input with maker-stated 4K 120 Hz and Dolby Vision passthrough, stereo RCA input, mono RCA subwoofer output, USB-C and Ethernet; no optical input despite an erroneous Expert Reviews connection listOne HDMI input with 4K 60 Hz and HDR10+ passthrough; one HDMI eARC/ARC output with CEC; optical input; USB service port for firmware updates, not music playback
StreamingAirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and airable radioAirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and Bluetooth; Roon requires a Roon core server
Multi-roomOptional Heston Sub 200 sold separately; AirPlay grouping through Apple HomeQ-Symphony combines compatible Samsung TV and audio-device speakers. Wireless Dolby Atmos TV transmission requires compatible 2022–2026 Samsung TVs. Group Play supports a host plus nine additional compatible devices on the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network
AppMarshall appSmartThings and Samsung Sound app; Wi-Fi setup requires a Samsung account
Design
Weight7.04 kg6.7 kg
ControlsRotary controls and preset buttons; TV remote through HDMI CEC. No separate remote supplied.Included remote, physical volume/source/microphone buttons, HDMI CEC and app controls; LED indicators and optional voice feedback, without an alphanumeric display
MicrophonesTwo calibration microphones; no built-in voice assistantBuilt-in microphone for room calibration and Alexa voice control, with microphone-off button. Works with Google Home requires an external compatible device; no built-in Google Assistant or Bixby
MountingOptional Heston 120 wall mountIncluded wall-mount bracket and rubber feet; Convertible Fit gyroscope detects tabletop or wall orientation and adjusts driver roles
Size1100 × 76 × 145 mm (width × height × depth)1245 × 68.8 × 125 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is the soundbar itself; 8.9 kg is the packaged set weight
ColoursBlackGraphite black
In the boxSoundbar, mains lead, HDMI cable and guidesSoundbar, remote control, power cable, wall-mount components and rubber feet; manual notes HDMI cable and remote batteries may vary by region

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