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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. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  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. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
    10. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    11. 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-Q90R vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung HW-Q90R
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:40 PM

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Samsung HW-Q90R Picture
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Channels
7.1.4
Channels
5.1.2

Variants

  • HW-Q90R
  • Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Arctic White)
  • Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module (Black)

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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q90R

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module or the Samsung HW-Q90R. The Bose is a better-built 5.1.2 setup with better soundstage and center channel performances. However, unlike the Samsung, it doesn't have DTS support or a Full HDMI In port. The Samsung also gets louder, and it has a better surrounds performance.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.2
8.2

Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
0.0

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - bar
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - sub
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - satellites
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - bar
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

48.3" (122.7 cm)
41.1" (104.5 cm)

Height  

3.1" (8.0 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)

Depth  

5.4" (13.8 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - sub
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.9" (20.1 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.4 cm)
12.7" (32.3 cm)

Depth  

15.7" (39.8 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - satellites
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

5.6" (14.1 cm)
1.9" (4.8 cm)

Height  

8.2" (20.9 cm)
5.6" (14.3 cm)

Depth  

4.8" (12.1 cm)
1.9" (4.8 cm)
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

No

Mountable Satellites 
 

Yes

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Build quality photo
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q90R In The Box photo
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

N/A
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q90R Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q90R Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q90R Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on back)
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.4
8.6

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Stereo Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

7.1.4
5.1.2

Tested Preset 
 

Standard
No Preset

Slope 
 

-0.41
-0.15

Standard Error 
 

2.65 dB
2.08 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.1 Hz
25.9 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.4
8.6

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
No Preset

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
0

Slope 
 

-0.41
-0.15

Standard Error 
 

2.65 dB
2.08 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.1 Hz
25.9 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
8.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.51 dB
2.36 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

9.0
8.4

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

101.3 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.47 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.12 dB
1.39 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.19

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.51
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Center 
 

8.6
8.1

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Center Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.34
0.03

Std. Err. 
 

2.71 dB
2.00 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

96.5 dB SPL
76.1 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.42
0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.36
3.16
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Surround 5.1 
 

8.3
7.3

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Surround Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-1.50
-0.60

Std. Err. 
 

4.46 dB
2.86 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

123.0 dB SPL
72.3 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.33
0.35

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.43
0.83

7.1 Rears 
 

Yes
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.4
5.8

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Height Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

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

Slope 
 

-0.38
-0.89

Std. Err. 
 

5.25 dB
3.68 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.6 dB SPL
65.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.33
0.61

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.46
1.72
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

6.3
6.3

Room Correction 
 

No
Yes

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
No

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
No
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q90R Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q90R Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No

Full HDMI In 
 

2
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
No

Ethernet 
 

No
1

Subwoofer Output 
 

Yes

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

10
8.1

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Supported

DTS 
 

Yes
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Yes
Not Supported

eARC 
 

Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

10
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Not Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Not Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Not Supported

DTS 
 

Yes
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Yes
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Not Supported

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

10
6.5

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Supported

DTS 
 

Yes
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

7.0

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

86 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

85 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

91 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

111 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

115 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

125 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

7.2
0.0

HDMI Latency Video  

Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

N/A

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A

ARC 
 

92 ms

Optical 
 

73 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

81 ms

Audio Latency: Optical 
 

6.6

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

159 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

220 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

0.0
0.0

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

No

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

No

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
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Wireless Playback 
 

8.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q90R Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

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-Q90R Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q90R Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
Show Text 
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Interface photo
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
No
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Controls photo
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Remote photo
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
Show Text 

Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant 
 

No
Yes (Built-in)

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

Yes
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App 
 

App image  

Samsung HW-Q90R App image

App Name  

Samsung SmartThings

iOS  

Yes

Android  

Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

Some

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Show Text 

Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
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HW-Q90R
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