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Samsung HW-Q90R vs Insignia NS-HSB318 2.0
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Samsung HW-Q90R
Insignia NS-HSB318 2.0
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Channels7.1.4
Channels2.0
Variants
- HW-Q90R
- NS-HSB318 2.0 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q90R
Insignia NS-HSB318 2.0
The Samsung HW-Q90R is a much better soundbar setup than the Insignia NS-HSB318 2.0. The Insignia is a single 2.0 channel soundbar, while the Samsung gives you a whopping 7.1.4 channels of audio. This results in a much more immersive listening experience, especially with Dolby Atmos content, which the Samsung soundbar supports. Even with regular stereo content, the Samsung sounds much better-balanced, with stronger bass and more brightness. The Insignia soundbar is much more compact, though, so it's a better choice if you're limited on space.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
5.2
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
6.3
Center
8.6
0.0
Surround 5.1
8.3
0.0
Height (Atmos)
6.4
0.0
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
0.0
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
0.0
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
0.0
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.3" (122.7 cm)
30.7" (78.0 cm)
Height
3.1" (8.0 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
3.0" (7.7 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
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on back)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
No
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
6.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.41
-0.08
Std. Err.
2.65 dB
4.36 dB
Channels
7.1.4
2.0
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
73.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
6.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
N/A
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
-0.41
-0.08
Std. Err.
2.65 dB
4.36 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
73.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
6.5
Crosstalk Error
2.51 dB
2.36 dB
Stereo Dynamics
9.0
8.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.3 dB SPL
94.7 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.12 dB
0.80 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
7.2
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.19
0.52
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.51
3.74
Center
8.6
0.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Not Supported
Slope
-0.34
N/A
Std. Err.
2.71 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
96.5 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.42
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.36
N/A
Surround 5.1
8.3
0.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Not Supported
Slope
-1.50
N/A
Std. Err.
4.46 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
123.0 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.43
N/A
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.4
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Not Supported
Slope
-0.38
N/A
Std. Err.
5.25 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
95.6 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.46
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
1.8
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
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
No
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
No
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
No
Full HDMI In
2
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
Yes
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
0.0
eARC
Yes
No
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
No
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
DTS:X
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA
Yes
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
0.0
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
No
Latency
7.2
9.0
Latency Video
ARC
92 ms
N/A
Optical
73 ms
31 ms
Full HDMI In
81 ms
N/A
Wireless Playback
8.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
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
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
No App
iOS
Yes
No
Android
Yes
No
Acts As A Remote
Yes
No
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
No
Casts Device Files
Yes
No
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
No
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
No
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