Sonos Arc Ultra vs Samsung Q990D

Name Sonos Arc Ultra Samsung HW-Q990D
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MSRP $999 $1999.99
Released 2024 2024
Availability  Available Available
Current price Sonos, Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 9.1.4 11.1.4
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 6: 6× unknown size 18: Bar: 6× racetrack drivers, 6× full range (sides: 4, upfiring: 2), Surrounds: 6× full range (2 front, 2 side, 2 upfiring)
Tweeters - total 7: 7× unknown size 3: 3× (front-facing)
Subwoofers 1× Sound Motion 1× 8.0″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS Not specified 656 W
Frequency range Not specified Not specified
DTS:X support No Yes
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Yes
Surround sound? Virtual Yes
Other 3D audio formats? None None
Other (notable) sound features? Speech Enhancement (use app) Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier
Sound calibration? Yes (Trueplay) Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5
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? Sonos S2 SmartThings App
Voice assistant? Yes Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini Yes (included)
Wireless surrounds? Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos Yes (included)
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround
Size (cm W×H×D): 117.8×7.5×11.06 123.2×6.95×13.8, 22.0×41.3×41.0 (subwoofer), 12.95×20.13×14.04 (each surround)
Size (inch W×H×D): 46.38×2.95×4.35 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.6×16.2×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.5 (each surround)
Weight (kg): 5.9 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround)
Weight (lbs): 13.01 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround)
Wall mountable? Yes Yes, with included wall mount kit
Color options: Black, white Black
Accessories in the box HDMI cable HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit
More info
Model number ARCG2##1 HW-Q990D/ZA
User guide / manual User Guide User Guide
Official site link Sonos.com Samsung.com
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