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Samsung Q800F 5.1.2ch Q Series Soundbar + Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Game Mode Pro, Smart Integration (HW-Q800F, 2025) vs Samsung HWQ990F 11.1.4 Channel Q-Series Soundbar with Subwoofer and Rear Speakers

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Samsung Q800F 5.1.2ch Q Series Soundbar + Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Game Mode Pro, Smart Integration (HW-Q800F, 2025)
#2 in Soundbars

Samsung

Samsung Q800F 5.1.2ch Q Series Soundbar + Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, Game Mode Pro, Smart Integration (HW-Q800F, 2025)

$797.99

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Pros

  • +Wider sound stage
  • +5.1.2 system
  • +Dedicated side-firing speakers
  • +Immersive 'bubble' of sound
  • +More compact, refined subwoofer
โ€œThe biggest difference you will notice is the 'width' of the sound. The Q800F is a 5.1.2 system that adds dedicated side-firing speakers... It creates a much more immersive 'bubble' of sound even withโ€
Samsung HWQ990F 11.1.4 Channel Q-Series Soundbar with Subwoofer and Rear Speakers
#1 in Soundbars

Samsung

Samsung HWQ990F 11.1.4 Channel Q-Series Soundbar with Subwoofer and Rear Speakers

$944.95

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Pros

  • +Awesome sound
  • +11.1.4ch dolby atmos soundbar w/subwoofer
  • +Much richer sound (even at lower volumes)
  • +Significant upgrade over tv speakers
  • +Preferred over lg soundbars

Cons

  • -Can get very loud
  • -Potential to disturb neighbors at higher volumes
โ€œI have the 990f, the other day I accidentally turned it off and it reverted back to the TV speakers and I couldn't understand how I used to this they were ok. Even at lower volumes the sounds is much โ€