Build quality:

LG S95QR and Samsung Q990B are similar-sized soundbars. With a width of around 48”, the TVs are a good fit for large TVs of 75 to 80”. LG S96QR is made of good quality plastic that has a cloth type grille for the front panel and a metal grille for the top drivers. Samsung Q990B is also made of plastic but has metal grilles covering the driver. Both the soundbars have a mounting option and come with mounting brackets. They are well-built and feels sturdy.

Audio performance:

Comparing LG S95QR vs Samsung Q990B, LG has 9.1.5 channels whereas the Q990B has 11.1.4 configuration. LG S95QR has a total of 17 drivers. Similar to the Samsung HW-Q990B, LG also comes with wireless satellites and subwoofer. With side-firing and rear speakers, the surrounds are great and feel spacious. For room calibration, it has AI Room Calibration to optimize the sound based on room layout. For powerful Atmos, LG uses a total of 5 up-firing drivers that emit sound towards the ceiling.

The sound will then bounce back to the user creating a sense of height.  Comparing Samsung Q990B vs LG S95QR, the Samsung deliver more accurate and strong bubble of sound. Try using Standard or Adaptive mode to see which one fits the best. Low ends packs a punch that is adequate for movies and music. You can select the BassBlast+ for the bass response. The soundbar has AI Sound Pro that will detect the content type and then adjust the bass and treble accordingly.

Samsung HW-Q990B works with 15 drivers to deliver pristine sound quality. It uses SpaceFit and AutoEQ to calibration sound of the bar and subwoofer according to the room layout. Compared to the LG S95QR bar, the surrounds of Samsung is more immersive and realistic. They are outstanding and will take you right into the scene. Movies sound outstanding through the HW-Q990B soundbar than the LG S95QR. Similar to LG, the Samsung also produces crystal-clear vocals that are intelligible at all times.

The subwoofer is quite capable and can produce satisfying bass with adequate thump. Along with movies, it plays music quite well. It has balanced mids and can play different music genre quite well. It has good stereo separation and imaging. This home theater system can pump out more volume and power. Overall, the performance is clear, rich and realistic.

Both the soundbars have HDMI 2.1 with 4k @ 60 Hz passthrough. Other gaming features like ALLM, VRR G-Sync (only LG), HDR 10 are supported. This means gaming scenes will have low latency and high-quality images. They excel in terms of soundstage that feels wider than the bars with good accuracy. Sounds seems to follow objects on screen. They can get very loud but we still suggest placing them in middle sized rooms.

Features:

While the LG S95QR has both Airplay 2 and Chromecast, the Q990B only works with Airplay. With Chromecast, casting from devices is possible along with multiroom facility that requires other Chromecast supported devices. Both the soundbars can connect to Bluetooth TVs wirelessly eliminating the need of wires. these soundbars can be controlled with a TV remote (LG, Samsung, Sony, etc.).

In case you want cleaner looks, you can connect TV wirelessly through LG WowCast (sold seperately). This allows wireless connection to the TV via HDMI ARC/eARC. The soundbar is IMAX Enhanced which means it will deliver theater-like sound through the soundbar system.

Samsung Q990B has Tap Sound feature where users will tap the mobile phone on the bar to play desired content through it. When connected to Samsung QLED TV (selected models), the bar will play in sync with the TV deliver more cinematic sound.

Connectivity:

LG S95QR and Samsung HW-Q990B have similar types of connection ports. They have optical port, HDMI eARC and 2 HDMI In. LG has an additional USB port for connecting USB MSC. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are available for wirelessly playing contents.    

Control options:

LG S95QR has several touch sensitive physical controls like volume up/down, play/pause, input change, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Samsung includes volume controls, mic mute/unmute and input change options on the bar.

Both the soundbars have a large remote control. Users can also use Samsung TV remote control (2017 or later models) to control the Samsung bar. The LG bar can also be controlled LG, Samsung, Sony and other TV remotes.

Settings:

These Samsung and LG soundbars are packed with settings and options. They have bass/treble settings and while the Q990B has a 7-band graphic EQ, the S95QR bar has several modes (Music, Sports, Games, etc). Users can adjust the level of subwoofer, rear, height and surround channels. There is also virtual surround sound adjustment along with voice enhancement and night mode.

Cost:

Comparing Samsung Q990B vs LG S95QR, the LG S95QR is less costly. For users with tight budget, it is a better option over Samsung Q990B.

FAQ:

Which LG TVs will the LG S95QR soundbar work with?

The LG S95QR is compatible with the following TV models: LG OLED Z3/M3/G3/C3/B3/A3/Z2/G2/C2/CS/B2/A2 TVs and QNED 99/95/90/85/80 TVs.

Which Samsung TVs are compatible with Samsung Q990B Q-Symphony feature?

The following TV list will work with Q-Symphony when paired with Samsung Q990B: Q950, Q60, Q70, Q80, Q900, Q85, Q90, Q800, and Frame TV series.