LG SN5Y vs Samsung Q990B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SN5Y has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 9.8 for Q990B.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN5Y has 2.1 versus 11.1.4 for the Samsung Q990B. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the SN5Y versus 656 (overall) W for the Q990B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN5Y got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung Q990B 10 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the Q990B.
Only the Samsung Q990B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN5Y 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 SN5Y received a rating of 8/10 versus 10/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
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 LG SN5Y got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q990B 10 out of 10.