Between the HW-Q990D and Bravia Theater Quad, the HW-Q990D comes out ahead in total power and subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Quad wins on several specs. Overall, the HW-Q990D scores 74.9 and the Bravia Theater Quad scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HW-Q990D is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the HW-Q990D if you care most about total power and subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, subwoofer included.
The Bravia Theater Quad 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, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HW-Q990D is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - HW-Q990D wins
- ▲Total power — 30.16% more. 656 W vs 504 W.
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Quad wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q990D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 11.1.4 | 4.0.4 |
| Total power | 656 Wlead | 504 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q990D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |
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