Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung Q990B review
Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung Q990B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-X8500 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 9.8 for Q990B.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-X8500 has 2.1 versus 11.1.4 for the Samsung Q990B. Only the Sony HT-X8500 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-X8500 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung Q990B 10 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Q990B.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung Q990B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-X8500 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/1 of the Samsung Q990B. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-X8500 received a rating of 8/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Q990B. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q990B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over Samsung Q990B
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages Samsung Q990B over Sony HT-X8500
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone