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
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data
#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
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Wider sound stage
- +5.1.2 system
- +Dedicated side-firing speakers
- +Immersive 'bubble' of sound
- +More compact, refined subwoofer
“The 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 with”
#3 in Soundbars
Samsung
Samsung HWQ990F 11.1.4 Channel Q-Series Soundbar with Subwoofer and Rear Speakers
$945.94
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Atmos experience
- +Better, more refined bass
- +Cleaner, more detailed bass with less vibrations
- +More pleasant to the ears
- +Delivers clean bass
Cons
- -Bass lacking, boomy but hollow, overpowering yet flat (compared to d)
- -Cheaper build quality (lighter, plastic top vs metal)
- -Bass not as 'heavily felt' as d
“overall the 990F has better more refined bass and there are lots of people who prefer louder boomy bass. That part about cleaner more detailed bass with less vibrations is the kind I like... I’d defin”