Short answer: the Samsung HW-Q990F on measured sound quality, the Hisense AX5140Q on price. The Samsung HW-Q990F ranks #2 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems, rated 4.0/5, at $998. The Hisense AX5140Q ranks #5, rated 3.6/5, at $348.99, $649.01 cheaper.
The Samsung HW-Q990F is the better-sounding pick. This 11.1.4 system includes a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers with up-firing drivers, giving movies a wide, enveloping sound field with real overhead effects. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Hisense AX5140Q cannot. The tradeoff: In a direct comparison, a Sonos Arc Ultra system sounded more natural and its sub played deeper.
Why pick the Hisense AX5140Q: A full 5.1.4 system with a wireless sub and wireless rears that both have up-firing drivers, so movies get real overhead and behind-you effects. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Samsung HW-Q990F lacks. The tradeoff: There is no Wi-Fi, so music streaming relies on Bluetooth.
Buy the Samsung HW-Q990F if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Hisense AX5140Q if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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This 11.1.4 system includes a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers with up-firing drivers, giving movies a wide, enveloping sound field with real overhead effects.
A full 5.1.4 system with a wireless sub and wireless rears that both have up-firing drivers, so movies get real overhead and behind-you effects.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Samsung HW-Q990F | Hisense AX5140Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $998.00 | $348.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #5 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| App | Yes (SmartThings) | Yes (Hisense) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Channels | 11.1.4 | 5.1.4 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.8”H x 48.5”W x 5.4”D (71 x 1232 x 138 mm) | 2.2”H x 40.2”W x 4.3”D (57 x 1020 x 109 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar, sub and rears with up-firing height drivers; Sub: dual 8” opposed woofers | 13 drivers total: Bar with front and up-firing drivers; Sub: 6.5” woofer; Rears: 2 satellites with up-firing drivers |
| HDMI Input | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless, dual 8” drivers | Wireless |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wireless) | Included (wireless) |
| Room Correction | Yes (SpaceFit Sound Pro) | No |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 252H x 249W x 249D mm | - |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | - |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect) | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 600W total (bar 320W, sub 280W) |
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