Samsung HW-Q900T vs Samsung HW-S40T review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q900T vs Samsung HW-S40T comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q900T
8.2
Samsung HW-S40T
5
10
6

Samsung HW-Q900T vs Samsung HW-S40T review

Samsung HW-Q900T
vs
Samsung HW-S40T

The Samsung HW-Q900T vs Samsung HW-S40T comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-Q900T has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-S40T. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: volume down, volume up, power, source.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q900T has 7.1.2 versus 2.0 for the Samsung HW-S40T. The output power is different and equal to 406 (overall) W for the HW-Q900T versus 100 W for the HW-S40T. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q900T got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-S40T 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q900T.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-Q900T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q900T has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-S40T. Only the HW-Q900T supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q900T received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q900T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q900T.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-Q900T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q900T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q900T got a rating of 9, and Samsung HW-S40T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q900T over Samsung HW-S40T

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Samsung HW-Q900T

  • Built-in subwoofer
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