100
Riley Young
Digital Trends
“As Dolby Atmos soundbar systems go, the Samsung HW‑Q990B is the best there is.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Immersive Dolby Atmos Audio
- Easy Plug‑and‑Play Setup
- Large Two‑Way Surround Speakers
- Sleek Black Design
- Excellent cinematic sound
- Powerful 656 W output
Points of Contention
- High Price Point
- Short 3‑ft power cords
- Higher frequencies not super crisp
- Only SBC codec for Bluetooth
- Limited Chromecast support
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics100
John Archer
TechRadar
“The Samsung HW‑Q990B has no right to deliver the amount of power, precision and soundstage craft it does from just four speakers.”
84
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Samsung HW-Q990B is great for mixed usage.”
80
Parker Hall
Wired
“Personally, I find more‑immersive audio brings me more deeply inside the action than a higher‑end screen.”
80
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“If you’re looking for a Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbar that can get the most out of spatial audio via height channels, the Q990B is a compelling, but pricey, choice.”
