Samsung HW-Q990F vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
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Choosing between the Samsung HW-Q990F and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 leads in form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 11.1.4 vs 5.0.2.
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Samsung HW-Q990F may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 4 scored dimensions. The Samsung HW-Q990F makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4 Channel Dolby Atmos Smart Sound Bar with Bluetooth & Wireless Subwoofer - Titan
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 11.1.4 | 5.0.2 |
| Total Power (RMS) | 756W | 585W |
| Driver Count | — | 13 |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Included | Yes | No |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast | No | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | No | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Room Calibration | SpaceFit Sound Pro | 360 Spatial Sound Mapping |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| App Control | SmartThings | Sony Home Entertainment Connect |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: Samsung HW-Q990F at 11.1.4 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 5.0.2
- Total Power (RMS): Samsung HW-Q990F at 756W vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 585W
- Driver Count: Samsung HW-Q990F at — vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 13
- Built-in Sub: Samsung HW-Q990F at No vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at Yes
- Wireless Sub Included: Samsung HW-Q990F at Yes vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at No
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Samsung HW-Q990F and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 compare to the rest of the field.
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