Swipe to scroll horizontallySectionNotesScoreFeaturesGreat list of sound enhancing features, WI-Fi and Hi-res audio for music and 4K 120Hz for gaming5 / 5Performance Detailed, powerful sound with faithful and accurate Dolby Atmos reproduction 5 / 5DesignCompact subwoofer returns and feel sturdy, but design feels familiar and could do with a refresh 4 / 5Setup & usabilityEasy setup and usage with easier supplied remote or SmartThings app 4.5 / 5ValueA premium experience with a price to match. Few upgrades over predecessor4 / 5
Yet another fantastic flagship soundbar’: The Samsung HW-Q990H doesn’t innovate over its predecessors, but it still delivers an authentic Dolby Atmos experience at home — and it’s probably the best elite surround soundbar to buy in 2026… The Q990H can be controlled by the supplied remote or the SmartThings app. I opted for the latter, and it allowed me to easily make adjustments to the EQ and sound levels as I saw fit, with said changes happening almost instantaneously. …
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… However — and this is the biggest issue I have with the S11 Ultra’s price — the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset is a disappointment compared to Apple’s M5 silicon in the iPad Pro, and it doesn’t even top the Apple M4 in the iPad Air , which is $300 / £300 / AU$650 cheaper. …
… It's nothing major — just a handful of random preinstalled apps — but having to remove them detracts from an otherwise premium experience. Aside from that, I have no real complaints about the software experience. …
… That’s a real shame because, outside of this, MagicOS 10 offers a relatively smooth user experience. Accessing the App Tray, Control Center, notifications, and wallpaper & style settings are all perfectly intuitive. …
… Samsung has the stronger spec-sheet argument; Apple has the more cohesive flagship experience. …