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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Physical Inputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Samsung HW-Q80R vs Samsung HW-Q90R

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Variants

  • HW-Q80R
  • HW-Q90R

Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q80R

Samsung HW-Q90R

The Samsung HW-Q90R is basically the Samsung HW-Q80R, but with rear satellites that have up firing speakers. They both perform quite similarly, but the Q90R has a small edge over the Q80R. The 7.1.4 Q90R has a better overall surrounds performance thanks to the rear speakers, which is the main difference. Both bars are very similar and your choice will come down to personal budget and preference of content.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.1
8.2

Surround 5.1 
 

5.1
8.3

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - sub

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - satellites

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

48.3" (122.7 cm)
48.3" (122.7 cm)

Height  

3.1" (8.0 cm)
3.1" (8.0 cm)

Depth  

5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.4 cm)
15.9" (40.4 cm)

Depth  

15.7" (39.8 cm)
15.7" (39.8 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
5.6" (14.1 cm)

Height  

N/A
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Depth  

N/A
4.8" (12.1 cm)

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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q90R Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)

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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q90R Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q90R Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
Universal (holes on back)

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Build quality photo
Samsung HW-Q90R Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q80R In The Box photo
Samsung HW-Q90R In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

N/A
N/A

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.5
8.4

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Stereo Setup
Samsung HW-Q90R Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.52
-0.41

Std. Err. 
 

2.49 dB
2.65 dB

Channels 
 

5.1.2
7.1.4

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

26.3 Hz
27.1 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

18.2 kHz
17.7 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.5
8.4

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
0

Slope 
 

-0.52
-0.41

Std. Err. 
 

2.49 dB
2.65 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

26.3 Hz
27.1 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

18.2 kHz
17.7 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.35 dB
2.51 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.4
9.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

100.4 dB SPL
101.3 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.06 dB
1.12 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.4
8.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.16
0.19

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.34
1.51

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Center 
 

8.8
8.6

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Center Setup
Samsung HW-Q90R Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.32
-0.34

Std. Err. 
 

2.38 dB
2.71 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

97.8 dB SPL
96.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.33
0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.05
1.36

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Surround 5.1 
 

5.1
8.3

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Surround Setup
Samsung HW-Q90R Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.84
-1.50

Std. Err. 
 

6.72 dB
4.46 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.4 dB SPL
123.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.34
0.33

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.47
1.43

7.1 Rears 
 

No
Yes

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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.1
6.4

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Height Setup
Samsung HW-Q90R Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope 
 

0.10
-0.38

Std. Err. 
 

4.79 dB
5.25 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

93.7 dB SPL
95.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.32
0.33

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.91
1.46

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

6.3
6.3

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs bar photo 1
Samsung HW-Q90R Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs bar photo 2
Samsung HW-Q90R Physical inputs bar photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

Full HDMI In 
 

2
2

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
No

Ethernet 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

10
10

eARC 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
Yes

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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

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Latency 
 

7.3
7.2

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

85 ms
92 ms

Optical 
 

67 ms
73 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

89 ms
81 ms

Wireless Playback 
 

8.0
8.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q90R Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q90R Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q90R Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical controls satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q90R Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
Yes

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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Interface photo
Samsung HW-Q90R Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Controls photo
Samsung HW-Q90R Controls photo

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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Remote photo
Samsung HW-Q90R Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

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App 
 

App image  

Samsung HW-Q80R App image
Samsung HW-Q90R App image

App Name  

Samsung SmartThings
Samsung SmartThings

iOS  

Yes
Yes

Android  

Yes
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

Some
Some

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes

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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes

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