| Name | Samsung HW-Q990C | JBL Bar 1000 |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $1899.99 | $1199.95 |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon, JBL |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 11.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | - | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 18: Bar: 6× racetrack drivers, 6× full range (sides: 4, upfiring: 2), Surrounds: 6× full range (2 front, 2 side, 2 upfiring) | 9: Bar: 5× 46×90 mm + 2× 70 mm upfiring, Surrounds: 2× 70 mm upfiring |
| Tweeters - total | 3: 3× (front-facing) | 5: Bar: 3×20 mm, Surrounds: 2×20 mm |
| Subwoofers | 1× 8.0″ | 1× 10″ |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 656 W | 880 W |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 33 Hz - 20 kHz |
| DTS:X support | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Yes | Yes |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | MultiBeam |
| Other (notable) sound features? | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier | PureVoice Dialogue |
| Sound calibration? | Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro | Yes |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 2× HDMI 2.0 | ✔ 3× |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | Service only | ✔ |
| Other audio ports | ❌ | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | SmartThings App | JBL One app |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Indirectly (no built-in mic) |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Yes (included) | Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 123.2×6.95×13.8, 22.0×41.1×41.0 (subwoofer), 12.95×20.13×14.04 (each surround) | 119.4×5.6×12.5 (bar + surrounds), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer), 15.5×5.6×12.5 (each surround) |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.7×16.3×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.1 (each surround) | 47×2.2×4.9 (bar + surrounds), 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer), 6.1×2.2×4.7 (each surround) |
| Weight (kg): | 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround) | 3.7, 10 (subwoofer), 0.7 (each surround) |
| Weight (lbs): | 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround) | 8.2, 22 (subwoofer), 1.55 (each surround) |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount | Yes |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote, wall mount kit | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps |
| More info | ||
| Model number | HW-Q990C/ZA | BAR 1000 |
| User guide / manual | Full manual | Owner's manual |
| Official site link | Samsung.com | JBL.com |
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