Bose TV Speaker vs Samsung HW-Q90R review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Bose TV Speaker vs Samsung HW-Q90R and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Bose TV Speaker was rated 5, while the Samsung HW-Q90R has a rating 8.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that TV Speaker has 3.0 and HW-Q90R has 7.1.4. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the TV Speaker via wired, but HW-Q90R has wireless connection type. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Bose TV Speaker for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-Q90R received 9 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q90R can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q90R. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose TV Speaker versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-Q90R. As in the TV Speaker, so in the HW-Q90R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q90R provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q90R equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q90R may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q90R. The HW-Q90R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The TV Speaker was rated 4/10, while the HW-Q90R received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q90R over Bose TV Speaker