Short answer: the Samsung HW-Q990H. It ranks #3 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $1,497.99. The Hisense HT Saturn ranks #6, rated 3.6/5, at $1,297.99, $200 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Samsung HW-Q990H is the better-sounding option. A complete 11.1.4 system with a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers, each with up-firing drivers, so movies fill the room with convincing overhead effects. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Hisense HT Saturn cannot. The tradeoff: The dual 8 inch sub can sound heavy with music until you turn it down, and bass starts to compress near maximum volume.
What the Hisense HT Saturn does well: Instead of a bar, four compact satellite speakers and a wireless sub spread sound around the room, giving movies a big, dynamic presentation that plays loud. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Samsung HW-Q990H lacks. The tradeoff: With no dedicated center speaker, voices can be harder to pick out than on bars like Hisense AX5140Q.
Buy the Samsung HW-Q990H. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $200 saving on the Hisense HT Saturn is not enough to make up the difference.
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A complete 11.1.4 system with a wireless sub and two wireless rear speakers, each with up-firing drivers, so movies fill the room with convincing overhead effects.
Instead of a bar, four compact satellite speakers and a wireless sub spread sound around the room, giving movies a big, dynamic presentation that plays loud.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Samsung HW-Q990H | Hisense HT Saturn | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,497.99 | $1,297.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #6 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| Amplifier Power | 756W total | 720W total |
| App | Yes (SmartThings) | Yes (Hisense) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Channels | 11.1.4 | 4.1.2 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Virtual:X |
| Dimensions | 2.8”H x 48.5”W x 5.4”D (71 x 1232 x 138 mm) | 7.8”H x 4.8”W x 4.8”D (197 x 122 x 122 mm) (one satellite speaker; no bar) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | 23 drivers across bar, sub and rears (including up-firing height drivers); Sub: dual 8” opposed woofers | 13 drivers across four satellite speakers and the sub; Sub: 6.5” woofer |
| HDMI Input | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless, dual 8” drivers | Wireless, 6.5” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wireless) | Included (wireless) |
| Room Correction | Yes (SpaceFit Sound Pro) | - |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 252H x 249W x 249D mm | - |
| Subwoofer Weight | 8.3 kg | - |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa | - |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) (one satellite; maker lists 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg) for the four satellites) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready) | No |
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