Samsung HW-Q930D vs Ultimea Skywave X70

Which Soundbar Is Better?

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Samsung HW-Q930D
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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q930D

Ultimea Skywave X70

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.3
0.0
No major differences between these soundbars for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

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Design

Style - Bar  

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Style - Subwoofer  

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Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Locked

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Locked
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Style - Satellites  

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Satellite Wireless 
 

Yes
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Dimensions - Bar  

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Width  

43.7" (111.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height  

2.3" (5.9 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

4.7" (12.0 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

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Width  

8.3" (21.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height  

15.8" (40.1 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

15.9" (40.4 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

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Width  

5.1" (13.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height  

7.9" (20.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

5.5" (14.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

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Satellite Mounting Holes  

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Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Locked

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Locked

Mountable Satellites 
 

Yes
Locked

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
Locked
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
N/A

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In The Box 
 

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.1
N/A

Stereo Setup  

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Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

9.1.4
Locked

Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Locked

Slope 
 

0.32
Lock

Standard Error 
 

2.79 dB
Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

32.2 Hz
Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
Lock kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.1
N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Locked

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
Lock

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
Lock

Slope 
 

0.32
Lock

Standard Error 
 

2.79 dB
Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

32.2 Hz
Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
Lock kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
N/A

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.29 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.3
N/A

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.1 dB SPL
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DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.30 dB
Lock dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.60 dB
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Center 
 

8.4
N/A

Center Setup  

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Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Locked

Slope 
 

0.25
Lock

Std. Err. 
 

2.71 dB
Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

89.4 dB SPL
Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.24
Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.49
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Surround 5.1 
 

8.4
N/A

Surround Setup  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Locked

Slope 
 

-0.38
Lock

Std. Err. 
 

2.83 dB
Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

91.7 dB SPL
Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.52
Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.41
Lock

7.1 Rears 
 

Yes
Locked
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.5
N/A

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H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Locked

Slope 
 

-0.33
Lock

Std. Err. 
 

4.12 dB
Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

85.5 dB SPL
Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.85
Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.74
Lock
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

9.5
N/A

Room Correction 
 

Yes
Locked

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Locked

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Locked
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

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Optical Audio In 
 

1
Locked

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
Locked

Full HDMI In 
 

1
Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
Locked

RCA In 
 

No
Locked

USB for Files 
 

No
Locked

Ethernet 
 

No
Locked

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
Locked
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

10
N/A

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Locked

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Locked
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

10
N/A

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Locked

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Locked

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Locked
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

10
N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Locked

DTS 
 

Supported
Locked

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
Locked
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

9.3
N/A

ARC Latency Video  

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PCM-2.0 ch 
 

40 ms
Lock ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

40 ms
Lock ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

57 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital 
 

79 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

85 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

90 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

9.1
N/A

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PCM-2.0 ch 
 

41 ms
Lock ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

44 ms
Lock ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

63 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital 
 

102 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

93 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

96 ms
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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

8.4
N/A

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PCM-2.0 ch 
 

108 ms
Lock ms

Dolby Digital 
 

153 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

8.8
N/A

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
Locked

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
Locked

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported
Locked

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
Locked

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

30Hz
Locked

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked

ALLM Passthrough 
 

Yes
Locked
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Wireless Playback 
 

10
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Locked

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Locked

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
Locked

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
Locked

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
Locked
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

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Display 
 

Yes
Locked
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Bar Controls 
 

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Remote  

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

Yes (Built-in)
Locked

Google Assistant 
 

No
Locked

Apple Siri 
 

No
Locked

Microphone Mute 
 

Yes
Locked
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