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Samsung HW-Q90R
LG SK10Y
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Channels
7.1.4
Channels
5.1.2
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q90R
LG SK10Y
While the Samsung HW-Q90R and the LG SK10Y are two soundbars with different setups, the Samsung is the better performing soundbar overall. Both soundbars can create an immersive listening experience thanks to Atmos support but the Samsung's 7.1.4 channels produce a better soundstage compared to LG's 5.1.2 setup. The Samsung also has a more balanced sound profile, it can louder without too much sound degradation, and it has an auto-off feature.
Variants
- HW-Q90R
- SK10Y
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
7.4
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.7
Stereo Dynamics
9.0
7.5
Surround 5.1
8.3
5.9
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
6.5
SPL @ Max Volume
101.3 dB SPL
87.1 dB SPL
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.3" (122.7 cm)
56.8" (144.2 cm)
Height
3.1" (8.0 cm)
2.4" (6.2 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.8" (14.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
8.7" (22.1 cm)
Height
15.9" (40.4 cm)
15.5" (39.3 cm)
Depth
15.7" (39.8 cm)
12.3" (31.2 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
5.6" (14.1 cm)
N/A
Height
8.2" (20.9 cm)
N/A
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.7
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.41
-0.75
Std. Err.
2.65 dB
4.38 dB
Channels
7.1.4
5.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
18.0 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
7.7
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-4
Suggested Treble Setting
0
2
Slope
-0.41
-0.15
Std. Err.
2.65 dB
3.88 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
33.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
16.5 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
9.0
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.3 dB SPL
87.1 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.12 dB
0.70 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
6.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.19
0.79
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.51
3.13
Center
8.6
7.7
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.34
0.04
Std. Err.
2.71 dB
3.86 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
96.5 dB SPL
85.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.42
0.81
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.36
3.58
Surround 5.1
8.3
5.9
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.50
-0.69
Std. Err.
4.46 dB
4.09 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
123.0 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.46
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.43
1.50
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.4
5.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.38
1.19
Std. Err.
5.25 dB
4.94 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.6 dB SPL
89.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
2.31
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.46
12.01
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
2
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
1
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
8.4
eARC
Yes
No
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
9.8
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
7.2
7.7
Latency Video
ARC
92 ms
92 ms
Optical
73 ms
91 ms
Full HDMI In
81 ms
-14 ms
Wireless Playback
8.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
Yes
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
LG Wi-Fi Speaker
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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