Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 vs Samsung Q990D

Name Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 Samsung HW-Q990D
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MSRP $1399.99 $1999.99
Released 2024 2024
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 7.0.2 11.1.4
Expandable up to: 7.1.4 (Atmos rears, sub) -
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 8: 4× racetrack driver, 2× full range (side) + 2× upfiring 18: Bar: 6× racetrack drivers, 6× full range (sides: 4, upfiring: 2), Surrounds: 6× full range (2 front, 2 side, 2 upfiring)
Tweeters - total 5: 2× 10 mm (L+R), 1× 22 mm (center), 2× beam tweeter 3: 3× (front-facing)
Subwoofers 0 1× 8.0″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 585 W 656 W
Frequency range Not specified Not specified
DTS:X support Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Yes
Surround sound? Virtual Yes
Other 3D audio formats? 360 Reality Audio None
Other (notable) sound features? Voice Zoom 3 Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier
Sound calibration? Yes, (Sound Field optimization) Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 1× HDMI 2.1 ✔ 2× HDMI 2.1
Optical port? (TOSLINK)
3.5 mm AUX port?
USB-A port? Service only
Other audio ports S-center out
Wireless setup & control
Official app? BRAVIA Connect SmartThings App
Voice assistant? Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″) Yes (included)
Wireless surrounds? Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5 Yes (included)
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround
Size (cm W×H×D): 130×6.4×11.3 123.2×6.95×13.8, 22.0×41.3×41.0 (subwoofer), 12.95×20.13×14.04 (each surround)
Size (inch W×H×D): 51.25×2.625×4.5 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.6×16.2×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.5 (each surround)
Weight (kg): 5.5 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround)
Weight (lbs): 12.13 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround)
Wall mountable? Yes, with included wall bracket Yes, with included wall mount kit
Color options: Black Black
Accessories in the box HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote, feet, wall mount kit HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit
More info
Model number HTA9000, YY2083C HW-Q990D/ZA
User guide / manual Help Guide User Guide
Official site link Sony.com Samsung.com
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