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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
    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-Q90R vs Sony HT-Z9F

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Samsung HW-Q90R
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Channels
7.1.4
Channels
3.1

Variants

  • HW-Q90R
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Samsung HW-Q90R

Sony HT-Z9F

The Samsung HW-Q90R is better than the Sony HT-Z9F. It creates a more immersive listening experience, thanks to its dedicated satellite speakers, and has better Atmos height performance due to its upwards firing speakers. On the other hand, the Sony has more connectivity options, has Chromecast built-in, and isn't nearly as wide.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.2
7.2

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.4
7.3

Surround 5.1 
 

8.3
2.4

Height (Atmos) 
 

6.4
2.0

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
Yes

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - bar
Sony HT-Z9F Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q90R Style photo - sub
Sony HT-Z9F 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
Sony HT-Z9F Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

Yes
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - bar
Sony HT-Z9F Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

48.3" (122.7 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)

Height  

3.1" (8.0 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)

Depth  

5.4" (13.8 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - sub
Sony HT-Z9F Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.4" (18.9 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.4 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)

Depth  

15.7" (39.8 cm)
15.2" (38.6 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q90R Dimensions photo - satellites
Sony HT-Z9F 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
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Sony HT-Z9F Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Sony HT-Z9F Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Build quality photo
Sony HT-Z9F Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q90R In The Box photo
Sony HT-Z9F 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
7.3

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Stereo Setup
Sony HT-Z9F Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.41
-0.41

Std. Err. 
 

2.65 dB
2.53 dB

Channels 
 

7.1.4
3.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.1 Hz
44.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
7.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.4
7.3

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
6

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.41
-0.41

Std. Err. 
 

2.65 dB
2.53 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.1 Hz
44.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
7.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.51 dB
2.20 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

9.0
8.1

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

101.3 dB SPL
93.6 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.12 dB
1.08 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.4
7.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.19
0.47

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.51
3.19
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Center 
 

8.6
8.0

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Center Setup
Sony HT-Z9F Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.34
0.40

Std. Err. 
 

2.71 dB
3.63 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

96.5 dB SPL
90.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.42
0.57

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.36
2.34
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Surround 5.1 
 

8.3
2.4

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Surround Setup
Sony HT-Z9F Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-1.50
-1.75

Std. Err. 
 

4.46 dB
8.29 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

123.0 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.33
0.51

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.43
3.31

7.1 Rears 
 

Yes
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.4
2.0

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q90R Height Setup
Sony HT-Z9F Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

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

Slope 
 

-0.38
0.75

Std. Err. 
 

5.25 dB
8.11 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.6 dB SPL
82.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.33
2.73

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.46
0.90
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

6.3
5.6

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q90R Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Sony HT-Z9F Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q90R Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Sony HT-Z9F Physical Connections 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
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

No
1

Subwoofer Output 
 

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 
 

7.2
8.1

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

92 ms
56 ms

Optical 
 

73 ms
51 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

81 ms
-47 ms
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Wireless Playback 
 

8.0
9.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
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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-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
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Interface photo
Sony HT-Z9F Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Controls photo
Sony HT-Z9F Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q90R Remote photo
Sony HT-Z9F Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
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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
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
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