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LG S70TR vs Samsung HW-Q990D
Product A: LG
64 of 98 known
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Product B: Samsung
67 of 98 known
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49 of 90 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 24 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 18 missing for both
Weight
0 to 30,000 g
Soundbar weight
A3,000g
B7,711g
Package weight
A15,400g
B28,213g
All 98 fields
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Audio system
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System channel configuration
Physical drivers in the package
Physical drivers in the bar
Up-firing drivers in the package
Driver layout
ALG S70TR
| Component | Driver type | Count | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Up-firing center speaker | 1 | Up-firing |
| Soundbar | Other speakers (types and sizes not published) | 5 | Not available |
| Subwoofer | 1-way speaker | 1 | Not available |
| Rear speakers | 1-way speaker, one per rear speaker | 2 | Not available |
BSamsung HW-Q990D
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Woofer | 6 | Not available | Front-firing |
| Soundbar | Tweeter | 3 | Not available | Front-firing |
| Soundbar | Woofer | 4 | Not available | Front wide/side-firing |
| Soundbar | Woofer | 2 | Not available | Up-firing |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 203.2 | Not available |
| Rear speakers (two enclosures) | Driver | 2 | Not available | Front-firing |
| Rear speakers (two enclosures) | Driver | 2 | Not available | Side-firing |
| Rear speakers (two enclosures) | Driver | 2 | Not available | Up-firing |
Separate subwoofer included
Included subwoofer connection
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
Included rear speaker connection
Detachable rear speakers
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
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Compatible optional rear speakers
Not available
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Total RMS audio output power
500W3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026General: 5.1.1 channels, 9 speakers, 500 W output.4Maker product pagelg.com/in/audio/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026General: output power 600 W reference (THD 30 percent) and 500 W rated (THD 10 percent). The 500 W rated figure is stored. The 600 W figure is not called a peak or maximum rating, so it is not stored.
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Total peak audio output power
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Published frequency response lower limit
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Published frequency response upper limit
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Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Yes2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: available digital input audio format includes DTS:X. Page 34: eARC supports DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos. The LG USA table says DTS:X No, which conflicts.3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Audio formats list includes DTS:X.5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/qned/55qned86t6a-us70trRead 23 October 2026LG UK bundle page for the US70TR, the UK model of the S70TR: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X fill your room with a 500W 5.1.1ch surround sound system, subwoofer, and rear speakers. The page was read in Chrome. Cookies were rejected.
Supported audio formats
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, PCM1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Audio Format table on this page: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround and LPCM Yes. The same table says DTS:X, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio No. The manual, LG UK, LG Canada and LG India state DTS:X, so the manual list is stored.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications, Available Digital Input Audio format: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS:X and PCM. The LG USA table lists fewer DTS formats.
Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Express, LPCM, Dolby MAT, DTS-HD Master Audio2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overall decoding support. Input-specific limits are documented separately.
Audio formats by connection
ALG S70TR
| Connection | Format | Max input channels |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI eARC | Dolby TrueHD | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Atmos | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS-HD Master Audio | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS:X | Not available |
| HDMI input | Dolby Atmos | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS:X | Not available |
| HDMI input | PCM | 6 |
Source2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 34: eARC supports DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos. Page 37: Dolby Atmos or DTS:X from an external device on HDMI IN supports 3.1.1 channels, and 5.1.1 with the rear speakers. The PCM 5.1 (6 channel) row over HDMI IN comes from the LG Digital Customer Care answer on the Best Buy page. No other maximum channel counts are published.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/lg-5-1-1-channel-s70tr-home-theater-soundbar-with-wireless-subwoofer-and-rear-speakers-dolby-atmos-wow-orchestra-black/JJ8VPZQWVTRead 23 October 2026Questions and Answers: LG Digital Customer Care replies that the S70TR supports 5.1 channel PCM through the HDMI input. This gives the PCM row with 6 channels. The page was read in Chrome. Best Buy lists 499.99 USD and a current price, not a launch price.
BSamsung HW-Q990D
| Connection | Format |
|---|---|
| HDMI input | Dolby Atmos |
| HDMI input | DTS:X |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Atmos |
| HDMI ARC | Dolby Atmos |
Music file formats
MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Audio Format table: MP3 and WAV Yes, WMA No. The manual playable file table lists MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV, so the manual list is stored.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Playable file specifications over USB: MP3, WMA and AAC at 32 to 48 kHz, FLAC and WAV (16 bit or 24 bit) at 32 to 192 kHz.
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
Max music file sample rate
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Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
Max music file bit depth
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Connectivity
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Ports on the bar
ALG S70TR
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | HDMI IN for an external source, with video passthrough to the TV |
| HDMI | 1 | HDMI OUT to the TV, eARC and ARC |
| Optical | 1 | Optical digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | Music playback from a USB storage device, 5 V 500 mA |
| AC power | 1 | Soundbar power input |
BSamsung HW-Q990D
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2 | Audio/video input |
| HDMI | 1 | TV output with eARC/ARC |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | SERVICE firmware update only |
| AC power | 1 | Soundbar power input |
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI-CEC
HDMI video passthrough
Video passthrough modes
ALG S70TR
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
BSamsung HW-Q990D
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
HDR passthrough formats
VRR passthrough
ALLM passthrough
HDCP version
2.31Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Product highlights: 4K Passthrough (HDCP 2.3).2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026HDCP 2.3 for 4K sources.
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Bluetooth audio input
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth audio codecs
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
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Streaming and control
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Streaming protocols
Not available
AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Voice assistants
Not available
Built-in microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Companion apps
Companion app platforms
Multiroom audio
Not available
Sound processing
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Sound modes
AI Sound Pro, Standard, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Music, Game, Bass Blast1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Sound Modes: AI Sound Pro, Bass Blast +, Cinema, Game, Music, Sports, Standard. The US list has no Clear Voice Pro. The manual and LG Canada list it.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sound effects: AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice Pro, Sports, Game and Bass Blast (Bass Blast+). Stored as one Bass Blast mode.
Standard, Surround, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Automatic room calibration
Not available
Room calibration system
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
Night mode
Equalizer controls
Bass, Mid, Treble, Subwoofer level, Center level, Rear level1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Convenience: Customize EQ Remote / App Yes.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sound tuning: Treble, Mid and Bass from -6 to 6, Subwoofer from -15 to 6, Center from -6 to 6 and Rear from -6 to 6.
TV speaker integration
Power
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Published operating power
Not available
Published standby power
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Published networked standby power
Not available
Power supply
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Detachable rear battery life
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Detachable rear charge time
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Measured
None of 8 known
Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Frequency response deviation (measured)
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Measured latency
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Operating power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Soundbar weight (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Soundbar dimensions
Width950Height63Depth115mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.5 in)2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Approx. 950.0 x 63.0 x 115.0 mm (W x H x D) including the base.
Width1,231.9Height68.6Depth137.2mm(48.5 × 2.7 × 5.4 in)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker sheet p2 publishes rounded inches 48.5 x 2.7 x 5.4. Converted using 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm. Figures are approximate, not extra measurement precision.
Soundbar weight
Component dimensions and weight
ALG S70TR
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 200 | 377 | 285 | 5,700 |
| Rear speaker (each) | 100 | 176.5 | 120 | Not available |
| Rear speakers (set of 2) | Not available | Not available | Not available | 2,100 |
Source2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Wireless subwoofer approx. 200.0 x 377.0 x 285.0 mm and rear speakers each approx. 100.0 x 176.5 x 120.0 mm (W x H x D) including the base. Weights come from the LG Canada page.3Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/soundbars/s70trRead 23 October 2026Weights: subwoofer 5.7 kg and rear speakers (pair) 2.1 kg. The US page gives 12.7 lbs for the subwoofer.
BSamsung HW-Q990D
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 218.4 | 411.5 | 408.9 | 11,703 |
| Left rear speaker | 127 | 200.7 | 139.7 | 3,402 |
| Right rear speaker | 127 | 200.7 | 139.7 | 3,402 |
Package dimensions
Width1,013.5Height454.7Depth259.1mm(39.9 × 17.9 × 10.2 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Carton Size (WxHxD) 39.9 x 17.9 x 10.2 in. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. The LG USA sheet for the S70TY gives the same carton size.
Width1,308.1Height594.4Depth276.9mm(51.5 × 23.4 × 10.9 in)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker sheet p2 rounded 51.5 x 23.4 x 10.9 in converted using 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm.
Package weight
Wall mountable
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Features: this soundbar can be mounted on the wall. A wall mount bracket is in the box.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Mounting the Product to a Wall section.
In the box
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In the box
Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Rear speakers (2), Remote control, HDMI cable, Optical cable, Rear speaker cable, Wall mount bracket, Wall bracket installation guide1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026Included accessories: HDMI cable, optical cable, rear speaker cable, remote control, wall mount bracket. Rear Speaker Included Yes. The soundbar and subwoofer are the product itself. The manual adds the wall bracket installation guide. LG Canada and LG India list no optical cable for their markets.2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 47: components for mounting are the wall bracket, soundbar screws and the wall bracket installation guide. Page 24: the remote uses two AA batteries, and the manual does not say they are supplied.
Soundbar, Wireless powered subwoofer, Two wireless rear speakers, Remote control, Remote batteries, HDMI cable, Wall mount kit, Rubber feet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/160701/samsung-soundbar-HWQ990D-spec-sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Wall mount hardware included
HDMI cable included
General
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Series
Not available
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
195174074367, 88060919693851Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026UPC 195174074367 in the Warranty group. The EAN 8806091969385 comes from the LG Spain page for S70TR.DESB.10Maker product pagelg.com/es/barras-de-sonido/s70tr-desbRead 23 October 2026LG Spain page for S70TR.DESB lists EAN 8806091969385. It is a Spanish SKU. The base list holds every option.
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Samsung HW-Q990F10Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-unveils-new-soundbars-at-ces-2025Read 23 October 2026Samsung's CES 2025 release calls the HW-Q990F the successor to the HW-Q990D.11Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q990f-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the HW-Q990F is the successor to the HW-Q990D.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, CA, GB, DE, ES, IN8Spec databasegeizhals.at/lg-ds70tr-a3189592.htmlRead 23 October 2026Geizhals lists DS70TR.ADEULLK (Germany and Austria) as 500 W 5.1.1 with a wireless subwoofer and 2 wireless surround speakers, 950 x 63 x 115 mm. US and Canada from the LG USA and LG Canada pages. United Kingdom from the LG UK page. Spain from the LG Spain page. India from the LG India page.10Maker product pagelg.com/es/barras-de-sonido/s70tr-desbRead 23 October 2026Spain from this page. The page lists the same dimensions and weights as the other LG pages.
Colours
Links
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Product page
www.lg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbar1Maker product pagelg.com/us/soundbars/lg-s70tr-home-theater-soundbarRead 23 October 2026LG USA product page, read in Chrome because curl returns 403. Specifications tab expanded with the See All toggle.
www.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-za1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/q-series-11-1-4-ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-rear-speakers-w-q-symphony-hw-q990d-sku-hw-q990d-zaRead 8 October 2026
Spec sheet
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Manual
ch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdf2Owner's manualch3j39t5.media.zestyio.com/S70TR.AUSALLK_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Owner's manual 2407_Rev02, 66 pages, for S70TR (S70TR, SPT5-W, SPT8-S, SPT8-SPK). It is a media CDN copy of the LG manual. The LG USA support page lists a newer English file dated 07/09/2026 that could not be downloaded.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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