Written by Linde
Edited on
13 October 2025
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14:34
Samsung HW-Q990C vs Q930C vs Q700C
In this article, we'll explain the differences between the 3 new Cinematic Q-Series of 2023. For example, the Samsung HW-Q700C doesn't include rear speakers and the HW-Q930C and Q990C do. In this article, you can read which soundbar is the most suitable for you.
Samsung HW-Q990C
- Surround yourself with audio thanks to the surround sound setup.
- You can hear the sound all around you thanks to dolby atmos.
- Dialogues are crystal clear thanks to Active Voice Amplifier.
- Some Samsung functions are only available with Samsung TVs.
Samsung HW-Q930C
- Hear the audio come from any angle thanks to the surround sound setup.
- You can hear the sound all around you thanks to dolby atmos.
- Listen to a room-filling sound thanks to SpaceFit Sound Pro.
- Some Samsung functions are only available with Samsung TVs.
- It doesn't distribute the bass throughout the whole room due to the lack of an Acoustic Lens in the subwoofer.
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Samsung HW-Q700C
- You can hear the sound all around you thanks to dolby atmos.
- Listen to a room-filling sound thanks to SpaceFit Sound.
- You control the soundbar with your voice.
- Without Active Voice Amplifier, voices aren't crystal clear.
- Some Samsung functions are only available with Samsung TVs.
Comparison between the Q990C, Q930C, and Q700C
| Samsung HW-Q990C | Samsung HW-Q930C | Samsung HW-Q700C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of speakers | 15 in soundbar + 6 in rear speakers | 13 in soundbar + 4 in rear speakers | 5 in soundbar |
| With wireless subwoofer | Yes, with Acoustic Lens | Yes | Yes |
| With wireless rear speakers | Yes, 6, of which 2 aimed upwards | Yes, 4, of which 2 aimed upwards | No |
| Wireless Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Active Voice Amplifier | Yes | Yes | No |
| Smart Hub | Yes, and with the Smart Things app | No, works with the Smart Things app | No, works with the Smart Things app |
Number of speakers
Samsung HW-Q990C: 15 in soundbar + 6 in rear speakers
With the Samsung HW-Q990C, you get the complete Dolby Atmos experience. That's because of the 15 speakers in the soundbar and 6 speakers in the rear speakers. These speakers are aimed in all directions, so you can experience the movie in a more realistic way.
Samsung HW-Q930C: 13 in soundbar + 4 in rear speakers
The Samsung HW-Q930C has 13 speakers aimed forward, outwards, and upwards. The rear speakers also have speakers aimed forward and upwards. The combination of the soundbar and rear speakers offers a move intense Dolby Atmos experience.
Samsung HW-Q700C: 5 in soundbar
The Samsung HW-Q700C has 5 speakers, of which 3 aimed forward and 2 upwards. These 2 upwards speakers offer a Dolby Atmos experience, because the sound reflects to your sitting position via the ceiling.
With wireless subwoofer
Samsung HW-Q990C: yes, with Acoustic Lens
The Samsung HW-Q990C includes a subwoofer too. This subwoofer has an Acoustic Lens, which spreads the bass throughout the room. Thanks to this, you hear a deep bass anywhere on the couch.
Samsung HW-Q930C and Q700C: yes
The Samsung HW-Q700C and Q930C have an included wireless subwoofer. As a result, you'll hear the depth of the bass clearly. The effects of an action movie make more impact.
With wireless rear speakers
Samsung HW-Q990C: 6, of which 2 aimed upwards
The Samsung HW-Q990C includes rear speakers. These are 4.0.2-channel, which completes your Dolby Atmos experience. These extra speakers intensify your Dolby Atmos experience in combination with the soundbar.
Samsung HW-Q930C: 4, of which 2 aimed upwards
The Samsung HW-Q930C includes rear speakers. These rear speakers are 2.0.2-channel, which means that 2 speakers are aimed forward and 2 upwards. These extra speakers intensify your Dolby Atmos experience in combination with the soundbar.
Samsung HW-Q700C: no
The Samsung HW-Q700C doesn't include a wireless rear speaker. The soundbar offers a virtual surround sound, but you need rear speakers for a true surround sound experience.
Active Voice Amplifier
Samsung HW-Q990C and Q930C: yes
The Samsung HW-Q930C and Q990C have Active Voice Amplifier. This technology reduces noise, so voices are very clear. This makes it easy to hear everything that's said and you no longer have to rewind.
Samsung HW-Q700C: no
The Samsung HW-Q700C doesn't have Active Voice Amplifier. This means that the dialogues aren't always clearly audible. You might have to rewind because you didn't hear what was said.
Conclusion
Choose the powerful rear speakers and subwoofer of the Q990C for the complete movie theater experience. Choose the Q930C if you want true surround sound and don't mind the sound to be of less quality. Choose the Q700C if you don't need rear speakers.
