Samsung HW-T550 vs Samsung Q990B review
Samsung HW-T550 vs Samsung Q990B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-T550 has a total rating of 4.5 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-T550 has 2.1 versus 11.1.4 for the Samsung Q990B. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the HW-T550 versus 656 (overall) W for the Q990B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-T550 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-T550 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 HW-T550 received a rating of 6/10 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
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-T550 got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q990B 10 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung Q990B over Samsung HW-T550
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X