Samsung
Samsung HW-Q990H
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Ranked #3 in Soundbars
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
The 2026 flagship: 23 drivers, Sound Elevation and Auto Volume added to the formula that already led the class. TechRadar says it still sets the bar for soundbars in 2026, but at $1,999 it is a minimal upgrade over the cheaper Q990F, which is why it sits just below it.
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Key features
- ✓ 11.1.4 channels, 23 drivers
- ✓ Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Eclipsa Audio
- ✓ Sound Elevation and Auto Volume
- ✓ Compact dual-driver subwoofer
- ✓ Wireless rear speakers
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Samsung HW-Q990H. Here's the stance each one takes.
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TechRadar 'Sticks to the formula of its predecessors, but still sets the bar for soundbars in 2026' - 5-star powerful, engaging, detailed sound. S Read → R 
RTINGS Full review of Samsung's 2026 flagship; listed among the top Samsung soundbars tested. A Read → W 
What Hi-Fi? 'A refinement of an Award-winning Dolby Atmos formula' - superb, though it doesn't innovate much on the Q990F. A Read → E 
Expert Reviews 'It wasn't broken, so Samsung didn't fix it' - the best version of Samsung's flagship yet. A Read →