Sony HT-A7000 vs Samsung Q990D

Name Sony HT-A7000 Samsung HW-Q990D
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MSRP $1399.99 $1999.99
Released 2021 2024
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 7.1.2 11.1.4
Expandable up to: 7.2.4 (Atmos rears, sub) -
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 9: 5× full range + 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 2: 2× beam tweeter 3: 3× (front-facing)
Subwoofers 2× 51×97mm (built-in) 1× 8.0″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 500 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? None Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier
Sound calibration? Yes, (Sound Field optimization) Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 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× ✔ 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? Sony | Music Center 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): 130×8.0×14.2 123.2×6.95×13.8, 22.0×41.3×41.0 (subwoofer), 12.95×20.13×14.04 (each surround)
Size (inch W×H×D): 51.25×3.25×5.63 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.6×16.2×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.5 (each surround)
Weight (kg): 8.7 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround)
Weight (lbs): 19.13 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, wall mount kit HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit
More info
Model number HTA7000 HW-Q990D/ZA
User guide / manual Operating instructions User Guide
Official site link Sony.com Samsung.com
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