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Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module vs Samsung HW-Q990C
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Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
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Channels5.1.2
Channels11.1.4
Variants
- Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Arctic White)
- Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Black)
- HW-Q990C (Black)
Our Verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module
Samsung HW-Q990C
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module and the Samsung HW-Q990C are two premium Dolby Atmos soundbars with stand-out performances. The best model for your needs will depend on your preferences, though. The Bose has a better stereo soundstage but doesn't offer as much flexibility as the Samsung. For example, the Samsung soundbar has an EQ for greater sound customization, as well as support for more audio formats. It has HDMI In ports, too, unlike the Bose, for video passthrough.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
8.5
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
10
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Stereo Soundstage
8.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
41.1" (104.5 cm)
48.5" (123.2 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.7 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)
Depth
4.3" (11.0 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
11.6" (29.5 cm)
8.9" (22.6 cm)
Height
12.7" (32.3 cm)
16.2" (41.2 cm)
Depth
11.6" (29.5 cm)
16.1" (41.0 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
1.9" (4.8 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Height
5.6" (14.3 cm)
7.9" (20.0 cm)
Depth
1.9" (4.8 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.6
8.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
11.1.4
Tested Preset
No Preset
Standard
Slope
-0.15
-0.01
Standard Error
2.08 dB
2.38 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
25.9 Hz
28.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.1 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.6
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
No Preset
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
0
Suggested Treble Setting
0
0
Slope
-0.15
-0.01
Standard Error
2.08 dB
2.38 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
25.9 Hz
28.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.1 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
8.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.36 dB
2.33 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
9.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.3 dB SPL
99.9 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.47 dB
0.46 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.39 dB
0.84 dB
Center
8.1
8.7
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.03
-0.33
Std. Err.
2.00 dB
2.31 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
76.1 dB SPL
96.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.42
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.16
1.70
Surround 5.1
7.3
8.2
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.60
-0.34
Std. Err.
2.86 dB
3.16 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
72.3 dB SPL
91.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
0.60
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.83
2.82
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
5.8
6.7
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing and Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-0.89
-0.11
Std. Err.
3.68 dB
4.11 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
65.9 dB SPL
90.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.61
0.61
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.72
1.61
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
9.5
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
No
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
No
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.1
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
10
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.5
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.0
8.6
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
86 ms
37 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
85 ms
37 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
91 ms
69 ms
Dolby Digital
111 ms
90 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
115 ms
94 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
125 ms
96 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
0.0
8.8
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
41 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
40 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
73 ms
Dolby Digital
N/A
104 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
99 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
99 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.6
8.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
159 ms
103 ms
Dolby Digital
220 ms
303 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
Yes (Built-in)
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
Yes
Yes
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