Samsung HW-Q900T vs LG S90QY review

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Samsung HW-Q900T vs LG S90QY comparison chart

Samsung HW-Q900T vs LG S90QY review

Samsung HW-Q900T
vs
LG S90QY

It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q900T vs LG S90QY because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-Q900T has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 8 for S90QY.

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 5.1.3 for the LG S90QY. The output power is different and equal to 406 (overall) W for the HW-Q900T versus 440 (overall) W for the S90QY. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 8 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to 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 1/1 of the LG S90QY. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10. App control is available for the HW-Q900T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q900T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q900T.

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 Samsung HW-Q900T got a rating of 9, and LG S90QY 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q900T over LG S90QY

  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-Q900T
LG S90QY

Model

HW-Q900T
S90QY

Brand

Samsung
LG

Reviews

1048
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, power, source
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.1.2
5.1.3

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

406 (overall)
440 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

123 x 7 x 13.8/48.4 x 2.7 x 5.1
119.8x6.3x13.4/47.2x2.5x5.3

Weight, kg/pounds

7.1/15.4
5.1/11.1

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Samsung HW-Q900T
LG S90QY
Samsung HW-Q900T
LG S90QY

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.2
  • 8
  • 8.2Samsung HW-Q900T
  • 8LG S90QY