Samsung HW-Q990D vs Bose Ultra

Name Samsung HW-Q990D Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
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MSRP $1999.99 $899
Released 2024 2023
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon Bose, Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 11.1.4 5.1.2
Expandable up to: - 5.3.2, (add 2 subs)
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) 6: 4× racetrack drivers + 2× upfiring
Tweeters - total 3: 3× (front-facing) 3: 1× unknown size (center), 2× PhaseGuide
Subwoofers 1× 8.0″ 1× unknown size
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 656 W Not specified
Frequency range Not specified Not specified
DTS:X support Yes No
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Yes
Surround sound? Yes Virtual
Other 3D audio formats? None Bose TrueSpace
Other (notable) sound features? Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier AI Dialogue Mode
Sound calibration? Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro Yes (ADAPTiQ)
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 2× HDMI 2.1
Optical port? (TOSLINK)
3.5 mm AUX port?
USB-A port? Service only
Other audio ports Subwoofer out(only Bose subs)
Wireless setup & control
Official app? SmartThings App Bose Music App
Voice assistant? Yes Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Yes (included) Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″)
Wireless surrounds? Yes (included) Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround Soundbar
Size (cm W×H×D): 123.2×6.95×13.8, 22.0×41.3×41.0 (subwoofer), 12.95×20.13×14.04 (each surround) 104.5×5.8×10.7
Size (inch W×H×D): 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.6×16.2×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.5 (each surround) 41.14×2.29×4.21
Weight (kg): 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround) 5.8
Weight (lbs): 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround) 12.68
Wall mountable? Yes, with included wall mount kit Yes, with optional wall bracket
Color options: Black Black and white
Accessories in the box HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit HDMI cable, optical cable, remote, ADAPTiQ headset
More info
Model number HW-Q990D/ZA 441451
User guide / manual User Guide Owner's guide
Official site link Samsung.com Bose.com
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