| Name | Samsung HW-Q990D | Sonos Arc Ultra |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $1999.99 | $999 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Sonos, Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 11.1.4 | 9.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | - | 9.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Same channel configuration, but with real surround sound and stronger subs (all play same sub channel). |
| 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: 6× unknown size |
| Tweeters - total | 3: 3× (front-facing) | 7: 7× unknown size |
| Subwoofers | 1× 8.0″ | 1× Sound Motion |
| 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 | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier | Speech Enhancement (use app) |
| Sound calibration? | Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro | Yes (Trueplay) |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 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 2.1 | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | Use Optical to HDMI adapter (not included) |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | Service only | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | ❌ | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | SmartThings App | Sonos S2 |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini |
| Wireless surrounds? | Yes (included) | Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos |
| 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) | 117.8×7.5×11.06 |
| 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) | 46.38×2.95×4.35 |
| Weight (kg): | 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround) | 5.9 |
| Weight (lbs): | 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround) | 13.01 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount kit | Yes |
| Color options: | Black | Black, white |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit | HDMI cable |
| More info | ||
| Model number | HW-Q990D/ZA | ARCG2##1 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link | Samsung.com | Sonos.com |
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