Between the HW-Q990D and Q85H Pro, the HW-Q990D comes out ahead in total power, while the Q85H Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the HW-Q990D scores 74.9 and the Q85H Pro scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HW-Q990D edges ahead on the Mars Score (74.9 vs 70.8), but the 4.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HW-Q990D if you care most about total power. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power.
The Q85H Pro similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, subwoofer included, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - HW-Q990D wins
- ▲Total power — 11.19% more. 656 W vs 590 W.
Why TCL - Q85H Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q990D | TCL - Q85H Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 11.1.4 | 5.1.2 |
| Total power | 656 Wlead | 590 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q990D | TCL - Q85H Pro |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |
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