Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung Q990B review
Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung Q990B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-S40T has a total rating of 5 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 Samsung HW-S40T has 2.0 versus 11.1.4 for the Samsung Q990B. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HW-S40T versus 656 (overall) W for the Q990B. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-S40T 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 Samsung HW-S40T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/1 of the Samsung Q990B. Only the Q990B supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-S40T received a rating of 6/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q990B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q990B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q990B. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-S40T got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q990B 10 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Samsung Q990B
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages Samsung Q990B over Samsung HW-S40T
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5Samsung HW-S40T
- 9.8Samsung Q990B
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