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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

7.1.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 20267 channels, built-in woofer channel and two height channels. This is the maker channel layout, not a count of discrete enclosures.

9.1.42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Maker-advertised standalone spatial-audio layout. Includes virtual channels. It is not the physical driver layout. RTINGS describes the physical layout as 5.1.2.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

131Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026General Feature gives 13 speakers. All are built into the bar, with no separate subwoofer or rears supplied.

142Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

131Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026True 7.1.2ch All-in-one Sound states 13 built-in speakers. Four built-in woofers are included in that count.

142Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Seven tweeters, six midwoofers and one Sound Motion woofer. Two membranes and four motors do not make the Sound Motion assembly multiple drivers.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

28Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/samsung-qs90h-reviewRead 8 October 2026What you need to know explicitly states two up-firing drivers in the single soundbar. No optional rear drivers counted.

22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ASamsung HW-QS90H

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Wide-range speaker	9	Front, side, wide and upward
Soundbar	Built-in woofer	4	Not available

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-expands-its-audio-ecosystem-for-2026-with-smarter-multi-device-sound-and-immersive-new-designsRead 8 October 2026Redefining Cinematic Sound section explicitly gives 13 drivers including nine wide-range speakers and Quad Bass Woofers. UK product page describes front-, side-, wide- and up-firing roles. No per-driver diameter is published. Wide-range orientation is aggregated, not an inferred allocation. The two counts sum to 13.

BSonos Arc Ultra

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Silk-dome tweeter	5	Angled
Soundbar	Silk-dome tweeter	2	Up-firing
Soundbar	Midwoofer	6	Not available
Soundbar	Sound Motion woofer	1	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. Five angled tweeters and two up-firing tweeters split the published seven. No diameters are published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Rear speakers are optional.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 4 supplied components and page 9 optional SWA-9500S kit. This single-body bar has no detachable rear enclosures.

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Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 support all home theater speakers. Sub 4 supports all except Playbar/Playbase. Sub Mini has separate support list. Arc Ultra dual-Sub setup requires two Sub 4/Gen 3 units, not Gen 1/2.11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Home Theater list explicitly includes Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray for Sub Mini.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

SWA-9500S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026Speaker section explicitly names optional SWA-9500S. Music Studio 7 expansion requires a compatible Samsung TV and Q-Symphony, so it is not listed as a direct rear-speaker kit.

Era 100, Era 30013Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Optional Sonos rear-speaker sets on the product page. Supplied package remains the standalone bar.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos and Atmos Music. Wireless Dolby Atmos requires a compatible 2022-2026 Samsung TV. HDMI playback does not require a Samsung TV.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus uses ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and Dolby MAT Atmos require eARC.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026UK feature section explicitly names DTS:X. Confirmed in the exact UK Simple User Guide playback list. Contrary US retailer claims are not used.

No15Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-does-all-the-things-the-sonos-arc-ultra-doesnt-for-a-lower-price-and-its-expandable-for-home-theater-like-sonos-tooRead 8 October 2026Explicitly states DTS:X is unsupported by Sonos.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, LPCM, Eclipsa Audio3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Supported formats for playback lists Dolby 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS 5.1ch, DTS HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X and LPCM 8Ch. LPCM is stored without its 8 channel limit. Eclipsa Audio is explicitly supported by the UK product page. Decoder support is separate from Bluetooth and music-file formats.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app. Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ASamsung HW-QS90H

Connection	Format
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos
HDMI input	DTS:X
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos

Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 10 explicitly supports Atmos over ARC/eARC. Page 13 external HDMI source instructions explicitly name Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Transport codec and channel maxima are not specified in these rows. General decoder support is not used to infer other input combinations.

BSonos Arc Ultra

Connection	Format
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Ray has an optical audio input. ARC/eARC combinations are stated for Arc Ultra and Beam (Gen 2). Optical adapter paths for the HDMI bars are not treated as native optical ports.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026Decoding Format list is the maker music-file list. USB music playback is explicitly unsupported. These are not Bluetooth codecs.

MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Local network music-library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from HDMI/optical theater formats.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Published local music-library maximum. Not a claim that HDMI/optical input rates match this route.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026FLAC and ALAC local network music-library playback on the current app. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16 bits.

Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ASamsung HW-QS90H

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Audio and video input
HDMI	1	TV video output and ARC/eARC audio return
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	SERVICE firmware updates only
AC power	1	AC mains power input

Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 5 rear-side connector diagram. USB-A shape is visible and the SERVICE description restricts it to firmware updates. There is one HDMI source input, not two.

BSonos Arc Ultra

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV audio return input (ARC/eARC)
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. HDMI is a TV audio return port and not a source-input/video-passthrough port. Optical adapter is not a native optical socket.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 8 October 2026TV control uses the HDMI ARC/eARC link. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

No15Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-does-all-the-things-the-sonos-arc-ultra-doesnt-for-a-lower-price-and-its-expandable-for-home-theater-like-sonos-tooRead 8 October 2026Explicitly says Arc Ultra lacks HDMI video passthrough.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

ASamsung HW-QS90H

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 20264K Video Pass states 60 Hz. Full EU manual page 14 defines UHD as 3840 x 2160p. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred. Manual allows 8-bit RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0, and 10-bit 4:2:2 or 4:2:0. 12-bit and 4K 120 Hz are unsupported.

BSonos Arc Ultra

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HDR passthrough formats

HDR10+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

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VRR passthrough

No10Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/samsung-hw-qs90h-p78179/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivite section explicitly says VRR and ALLM require the higher HW-Q995F, while QS90H input is limited to 4K60. Exact marketed QS90H review, French test unit.

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ALLM passthrough

No10Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/samsung-hw-qs90h-p78179/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same connectivity section explicitly distinguishes the QS90H from the higher model supporting VRR/ALLM.

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

SBC2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 15 explicitly states SBC data at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz with A2DP. Music-file AAC is not proof of Bluetooth AAC.

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Wi-Fi

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Dedicated device-mode support list. General user-guide router compatibility text is not device-protocol evidence.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz11Reviewtest-achats.be/hightech/barres-de-son/comparateur/samsung-hw-qs90h/283/129013Read 8 October 2026Public technical specifications state Compatible Wi-Fi Dual band (2.4 and 5GHz): Oui. Highest Wi-Fi protocol is explicitly not indicated. Exact marketed HW-QS90H. The UK manual independently requires 5 GHz for Group Play.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Router uplink bands from the dedicated support list. Surround speaker radio links are separate.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026UK Special Feature list supports Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and AirPlay. UK Expert Reviews explicitly identifies AirPlay 2. This is UK service support, not every regional SKU.

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 202614Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Tech specs identify Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. AirPlay 2 confirmed by maker.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026UK Voice Feature identifies Alexa built-in and Works with Google. Google Assistant uses an external compatible Google device. Bixby is explicitly No on the UK reference.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Built-in voice services. Availability varies by country and language.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 5 microphone control and page 8 SpaceFit Sound Pro microphone analysis.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 5 physical microphone button turns microphone off, indicated by red LED. This is a button, not a documented electrical disconnect switch.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Rear physical switch disconnects power to the microphones.

Companion apps

Samsung Sound, SmartThings2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung Sound App network setup on page 15. SmartThings is explicitly supported on the UK product page and UK simple guide.

Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

Android, iOS9Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/dvd-blu-ray-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-qs90h-xu-7-1-2-all-in-one-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-x/N524480WRead 8 October 2026App compatibility lists Android and iOS for the exact UK model. The erroneous retailer HDMI x2 input row is not used.

iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current app: iOS/iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+/Windows 8+. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android required for initial setup.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 16 Group Play connects two or more audio devices on the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network through Samsung Sound. UK page footnote allows up to ten devices. This is network group audio, not optional rear expansion.

Yes13Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote. Control uses a TV remote, touch controls or the app.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Standard, Surround, Game Pro, AI Adaptive Sound1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026Names follow full EU manual page 7. Product page calls Surround mode Surround Sound Expansion and AI Adaptive Sound Adaptive Sound.

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026SpaceFit Sound Pro uses a built-in microphone for automatic room analysis. Full manual page 8 confirms automatic optimization.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Quick tuning works with Android or iOS. Advanced tuning requires an iOS device.

Room calibration system

SpaceFit Sound Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble, 7-band EQ2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Pages 7-8. Bass/treble controls work outside Standard mode. The seven-band EQ works in Standard mode. Bass and treble run from -6 to +6. The seven bands are 150 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz, each -6 to +6. Controls are distinct from per-channel level adjustments.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

Q-Symphony1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

65W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026Operating Power Consumption (Main) is 65 W for the single soundbar. This is electrical draw, not audio output power.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-hw-qs90h-xu-standby.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 English Networked Standby Information, row D: standby-mode power consumption 0.5 W. This is separate from row F with all network ports on. Bar-only single-body reference.

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Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

2W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-hw-qs90h-xu-standby.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 row F: overall standby consumption 2.0 W with all network ports on. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth rows each state 2.0 W. Auto power down time 20 minutes. This resolves the simple guide overall standby figure versus product-page 0.5 W.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC mains power cable2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Pages 4 and 9 describe an AC mains power cable directly connected to the soundbar. Numeric input voltage/frequency is not published in the document.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

ASamsung HW-QS90H

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	220

Source10Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/samsung-hw-qs90h-p78179/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivite section explicitly reports 220 ms measured when connecting the bar to a compatible television over Bluetooth. TV model, firmware, Bluetooth codec and sync correction are not disclosed. No optical or HDMI measurement is inferred. French QS90H sample, supplied bar without separate subwoofer/rears.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width1,245Height68.8Depth125mm(49 × 2.7 × 4.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026Net Dimension (Main Speaker), normal tabletop orientation. Wall orientation is different.

Width1,178Height75Depth110.6mm(46.4 × 3 × 4.4 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Current user guide Specifications, bar in tabletop orientation.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

6,700g(14.8 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026Net Weight (Main Speaker) is 6.7 kg. Exact kg-to-g conversion. Set Weight 8.9 kg describes the package.

5,900g(13 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Current user guide Specifications, bar alone. Kilograms converted exactly to grams.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

Width1,373Height138Depth174mm(54.1 × 5.4 × 6.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

8,900g(19.6 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026UK Set Weight 8.9 kg matches Samsung specification sheet page 2 weight with box. Exact kg-to-g conversion.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, AC power cable, Wall-mounting guide, Wall-mounting bracket, Holder screw, 2 M4 x L10 screws, 2 wall anchors, 2 M5 x L55 wall screws, 4 rubber feet2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 4 components, page 6 two AAA batteries. UK simple guide confirms this list. Remote and wall mount are confirmed on the UK page. Regional cable/battery caveat applies. HDMI cable is kept out of this list because the UK guide warns it may not be provided.9Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/dvd-blu-ray-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-qs90h-xu-7-1-2-all-in-one-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-x/N524480WRead 8 October 2026Exact UK /XU box-contents list confirms remote control, batteries, power cable and wall mount kit. Battery type/quantity is stated by the maker manual. Retailer power-adapter claim is not used because the maker shows direct AC cable input.

Sonos Arc Ultra, Power cable, HDMI cable, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Pages 10 and 14 explicitly label optical cable sold separately.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Optical audio adapter sold separately. No optical cable supplied.

General

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Series

Q-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HW-QS90H/XU1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026UK HW-QS90H/XU reference package. Regional suffixes with different service support are not combined.

ARCG2US1BLK, ARCG2US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

88060990146989Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/dvd-blu-ray-home-cinema/soundbars/samsung-hw-qs90h-xu-7-1-2-all-in-one-sound-bar-with-dolby-atmos-dts-x/N524480WRead 8 October 2026Basic Specifications identifies exact UK HW-QS90H/XU and EAN 8806099014698. Samsung Spanish sheet has a different regional EAN.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 December 20254Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-expands-its-audio-ecosystem-for-2026-with-smarter-multi-device-sound-and-immersive-new-designsRead 8 October 2026Global announcement dated Korea December 28, 2025. Regional stories dated December 29 are later republications.

15 October 20249Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/254655-sonos-reveals-arc-ultra-its-new-soundbar-featuring-sound-motionRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026UK maker page has a Where to buy route and describes the model as now available. May 2026 maker launch also confirms retail launch.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sonos Arc16Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the Sonos Arc was discontinued and replaced by the Arc Ultra.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$9998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€9998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Graphite Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xu1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.supersonido.es/media/productos/59259/docs/documento-28683.pdf6Maker spec sheet (PDF)supersonido.es/media/productos/59259/docs/documento-28683.pdfRead 8 October 2026Samsung Spain 2026 HW-QS90H product sheet hosted by Supersonido. Page 2 has EAN 8806099013493 for the /XC region, not the UK /XU GTIN. This document was opened and visually checked. Its unqualified 330 W output is not stored as RMS or peak.

assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung UK support download for HW-QS90H/XU. EU user guide AH81-18516B-00, version 260423.0. Also covers sibling QS95H/QS95GH. Only the exact QS90H functions confirmed on the UK page are used.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 2 UK/EIRE warranty statement: twelve months from original purchase against defective materials and workmanship. UK HW-QS90H/XU reference only. Retailer extended cover and statutory rights excluded.

1year7Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a). One year from original purchase. Excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.