Samsung Q990B vs Denon DHT-S217 review

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Samsung Q990B vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung Q990B
9.8
Denon DHT-S217
4.8
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8

Samsung Q990B vs Denon DHT-S217 review

Samsung Q990B
vs
Denon DHT-S217

Samsung Q990B vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Q990B has a total rating of 9.8 out of 10 versus 4.8 for DHT-S217.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung Q990B has 11.1.4 versus 2.1 for the Denon DHT-S217. The output power is different and equal to 656 (overall) W for the Q990B versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S217. Only the Denon DHT-S217 has a built-in subwoofer. The Q990B has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the DHT-S217 - wired. The Samsung Q990B got our rating of 10 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 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 Q990B has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S217. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the Q990B received a rating of 10/10 versus 7/10, 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

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q990B. For multichannel surround Samsung Q990B got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S217 5 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung Q990B over Denon DHT-S217

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over Samsung Q990B

  • Built-in subwoofer
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