HW-Q990H
Samsung's 2026 flagship soundbar system combines a soundbar, compact wireless subwoofer and two rear speakers for 11.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Two HDMI inputs support 4K at 120 Hz passthrough.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- Yes
- Connects by
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 7.3 kg
What reviewers say
Both praise precise, immersive Atmos effects, clear speech, controlled bass and easy setup, while criticising the familiar design and launch value beside discounted Q990F stock. What Hi-Fi hears worthwhile gains in nuance and spatial accuracy; TechRadar finds fewer improvements. Both prefer Arc Ultra for music, and find Sound Elevation dependent on placement.
From whathifi.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 11.1.4
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Drivers
- 23 drivers across the soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers; front, side and upward-firing drivers. Subwoofer has two 8-inch units
- Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, Eclipsa Audio and multichannel LPCM; MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF
- Room tuning
- SpaceFit Sound Pro room calibration using a built-in microphone; AI Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Sound Elevation, Auto Volume, Night Mode and Moderate Bass
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- Yes
- HDMI eARC
- Yes
- Voice assistants
- Alexa
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3 audio streaming
- Ports
- Two HDMI inputs with HDMI 2.1 4K 120 Hz passthrough, one HDMI eARC/ARC output with CEC, one optical input; no USB music playback. HDR10+ maker-listed; Dolby Vision, VRR and ALLM passthrough confirmed by What Hi-Fi
- Streaming
- AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and Bluetooth
- Multi-room
- Q-Symphony combines compatible Samsung TV and audio-device speakers; Personal Listening directs sound to the rears, Party Sound Grouping sends music through the rears. Wireless Dolby Atmos TV transmission requires a compatible 2022–2026 Samsung TV
- App
- SmartThings and Samsung Sound app; Wi-Fi streaming setup requires a Samsung account. TechRadar's May 2026 test found Samsung Sound's features less complete than SmartThings
Design
- Weight
- 7.3 kg
- Controls
- Included remote control, SmartThings or Samsung Sound app, HDMI CEC and compatible Samsung One Remote
- Microphones
- Built-in microphone for room calibration and voice features; Alexa built in, Works with Google support via an external device; no Bixby
- Mounting
- Wall-mount bracket included
- Size
- Soundbar 1232 × 70.8 × 138 mm; rear speaker 129.5 × 201.3 × 140.4 mm; subwoofer 249 × 251.8 × 249 mm (width × height × depth)
- Colours
- Titan Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, two wireless rear speakers, remote control and wall-mount bracket; each component requires mains power
Pros and cons
Pros
- Included rear speakers and dual-driver subwoofer
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Eclipsa Audio
- Two HDMI inputs with 4K 120 Hz passthrough
Cons
- Each component needs mains power
- Wireless TV Atmos requires a compatible Samsung TV
- No USB music playback
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 7.7 kg | Jan 2026 | |
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 6.5 kg | May 2026 | |
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 7.04 kg | 2025 |
Sources
- samsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/q990h-black-hw-q990h-xu
- news.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-2026-home-audio-lineup-versatile-music-st…
- whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990h
- techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tested-the-flagship-samsung-hw-q990h-dolb…
Photo: images.samsung.com