The Samsung HW-Q910B is a 9.1.2 setup released in 2022. It's a Dolby Atmos soundbar that offers a more affordable alternative to Samsung's more premium options, the Samsung HW-Q930B and the Samsung HW-Q990B. The bar and the subwoofer match those that come with the Q930B, although the Q910B's satellites are different in design and performance. These satellites don't have up-firing channels to add to those built into the bar, and they have to be wired to a receiver module to work, much like those that come with last year's Samsung HW-Q850A, which makes them a bit trickier to place in your setup. That said, the bar still gives you access to many of the same premium sound enhancement features to customize its sound and Q-Symphony if you want to pair it with a compatible Samsung TV.
Our Verdict
The Samsung HW-Q910B is great for mixed usage. This 9.1.2 bar is a more affordable alternative to Samsung's top models, and it offers a versatile performance that can please many different listeners. Out-of-the-box, its balanced sound ensures that dialogue in TV shows is clear and detailed, and you can enjoy all the instruments and vocals in your favorite music. It supports many different advanced audio formats, from Dolby Digital to Dolby Atmos, and its satellites help extend sound effects to the room around you. While it isn't quite as impressive as the pricier picks, it still does a good job at a more wallet-friendly price, and its wide selection of customization tools adds to the experience.
- Graphic EQ and presets.
- Extended low-bass.
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay support.
- Dolby Atmos support.
- No Chromecast built-in.
The Samsung HW-Q910B is impressive for dialogue-heavy TV shows and podcasts. Since it's a 9.1.2 setup, you have a discrete center channel built into the bar to improve vocal clarity. Dialogue is clearly and accurately reproduced from the jump, and you don't have any issues following along with the words on your screen. With a dialogue enhancement feature, you can also make voices stand out in the mix. Podcast lovers will appreciate the array of wireless playback options, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay, which make it easy to play your favorite shows from the bar.
- Dialogue enhancement tool.
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay support.
- No Chromecast built-in.
The Samsung HW-Q910B is great for music. Its default sound is fairly balanced, and voices and lead instruments remain clear and present in the mix. There's even a little extra boom in the bass range, so fans of a bass-heavy sound can enjoy the added punch. It's a suitable choice for listening to a wide array of genres, especially considering how many customization tools are on hand. With bass and treble adjustments, as well as its 7-band graphic EQ, you can switch up its sound based on your preferences. It's loud enough to fill larger and more open rooms with sound, too, but there's some compression when you push it to max volume.
- Graphic EQ and presets.
- Extended low-bass.
- Some compression at max volume.
The Samsung HW-Q910B is great for movies. Whether you like to watch from streaming platforms or Blu-rays, this bar supports all the different audio formats you're likely to encounter, from Dolby Digital to DTS to Dolby Atmos. Its subwoofer brings the rumble in action-packed scenes, and its satellites help to extend sound to the space all around your living room. Overall, it offers a pretty immersive listening experience, but it's not quite as good as Samsung's top models. With only two up-firing Atmos drivers, there are some "holes" in the space around you, and you notice fewer overall details.
- Extended low-bass.
- Dolby Atmos support.
- Some compression at max volume.
Changelog
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Updated May 13, 2025:
We've added a comparison with the Samsung HW-Q910D in the Video Passthrough to TV box.
- Updated Jun 13, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 1.2. Updated the results for audio format support via ARC/eARC, HDMI In, and Optical. Added Video Passthrough to TV results as well.
- Updated Mar 13, 2023: Added cable lengths to In The Box.
- Updated Mar 10, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 1.1. With this update, we've added a Mounting test and added information aboutSubwoofer Output, Spotify Connect, and Microphone Mute.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Samsung HW-Q910B is available in 'Black', and you can see the label for the model we tested here.
If you come across another version of this soundbar, let us know in the discussions, and we'll update the review.
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The Samsung HW-Q910B is a more affordable alternative to the Samsung HW-Q930B. While it has a similar design, its satellites are very different, as they lack up-firing height channels and have to be wired to a receiver module to work. This design led to issues during our testing process, as audio only played from the speakers with the back cables in certain positions. Overall, the Q910B has the same array of customization tools as the more premium model, but its Atmos performance isn't as impressive.
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The Samsung HW-Q930B is better than the Samsung HW-Q910B. Although they're both Dolby Atmos soundbars with many of the same sound enhancement features, the main difference between the two bars is the satellites that are included. The Q910B's satellites lack up-firing Atmos drivers, and the resulting performance with Atmos content isn't as impressive. They have to be wired to a receiver module to work, which can be limiting depending on your room setup.
The Samsung HW-Q910D is an incremental upgrade on the Samsung HW-Q910B. Despite there being a generation between them, the differences in both features and performance between these two bars are quite small. Both have balanced default frequency responses, with plenty of scope for sound enhancement. The Q910D offers an improved dynamics performance and a better center channel focus, though the older model's up-firing drivers create a slightly better perception of height in Atmos content. Otherwise, the Q910D comes with Chromecast support, and it supports FreeSync and G-SYNC passthrough, which will suit gamers. If you're okay with foregoing any of these improvements, the older model will likely be available for a marked-down price.
The Samsung HW-Q990B is better than the Samsung HW-Q910B. The Q990B is Samsung's most premium offering from 2022 and has a better performance. Its satellites don't need to be wired to a receiver module to work, and they come with up-firing speakers, so the bar's Atmos performance is better. Also, it comes with the Auto EQ subwoofer correction feature, which the Q910B lacks.
The Samsung HW-Q900A and the Samsung HW-Q910B are both premium Dolby Atmos soundbars, and depending on your listening habits and your setup, you may prefer one over the other. The Q900A is a 2021 release with a 7.1.2 setup. It gets louder, so it's ideal for larger living areas, though it doesn't come with satellites like the 9.1.2 Q910B. Thanks to its satellites, the 2022 Q910B is better for surround sound and Dolby Atmos content.
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