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Samsung HW-Q90R vs Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Samsung HW-Q90R
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
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Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:40 PM
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Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.2
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Channels7.1.4
Channels5.1.4
Variants
- HW-Q90R
- AMBEO Soundbar MAX (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q90R
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
The Samsung HW-Q90R is a better soundbar system than the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX. The Sennheiser is a system that tries to do it all with only a stand-alone bar but doesn't quite excellent at being versatile like the Samsung soundbar does. The stereo audio quality of the Samsung is noticeably better, just like the Atmos performance, thanks to the up-firing speakers on the bar and the satellites. On the other hand, the surround AMBEO mode of the Sennheiser soundbar is quite impressive for a stand-alone bar and adds to the immersive listening experience.
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HW-Q90R
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AMBEO Soundbar MAX
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
8.0
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.9
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Surround 5.1
8.3
6.4
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.3" (122.7 cm)
49.3" (125.2 cm)
Height
3.1" (8.0 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
6.8" (17.2 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
N/A
Height
15.9" (40.4 cm)
N/A
Depth
15.7" (39.8 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
5.6" (14.1 cm)
N/A
Height
8.2" (20.9 cm)
N/A
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Integrated
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Neutral
Slope
-0.41
1.02
Std. Err.
2.65 dB
4.39 dB
Channels
7.1.4
5.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
29.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
8.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Neutral
Suggested Bass Setting
0
6
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
-0.41
0.32
Std. Err.
2.65 dB
2.88 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
29.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
19.3 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.51 dB
1.84 dB
Stereo Dynamics
9.0
8.7
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.3 dB SPL
101.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.12 dB
1.72 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
8.5
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.19
0.16
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.51
1.07
Center
8.6
8.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.34
0.36
Std. Err.
2.71 dB
2.60 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
96.5 dB SPL
98.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.42
0.15
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.36
0.73
Surround 5.1
8.3
6.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.50
1.56
Std. Err.
4.46 dB
3.99 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
123.0 dB SPL
102.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.43
1.66
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.4
6.3
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.38
1.00
Std. Err.
5.25 dB
4.26 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.6 dB SPL
95.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.46
1.60
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
5.9
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
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
3
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
Yes
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
Yes
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
9.9
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Supported
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
9.9
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.2
7.5
Latency Video
ARC
92 ms
72 ms
Optical
73 ms
71 ms
Full HDMI In
81 ms
88 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
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
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
Yes
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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