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Samsung HW-QS90H

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HW-QS90H

Released May 2026.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-full-2026-tv-lineup-todayRead 8 October 2026May 15, 2026 UK launch release says the new QS90H all-in-one soundbar also launches. Stored best supported UK retail month 2026-05. Announcement in December 2025 is separate. Last checked 16 October 2026.

System channel configuration
7.1.2
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Separate subwoofer included
No
HDMI eARC
Yes

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Ports

  • 2 HDMI
  • Optical
  • USB-A
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
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.
Physical drivers in the package
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.
Physical drivers in the bar
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.
Up-firing drivers in the package
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.
Driver layout
ComponentDriver typeCountOrientation
SoundbarWide-range speaker9Front, side, wide and upward
SoundbarBuilt-in woofer4Not 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.
Separate subwoofer included
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Included subwoofer connection
Not available
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable 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.
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
Compatible optional rear speakers
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.
Total RMS audio output power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
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.
DTS:X
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.
Supported audio formats
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.
Audio formats by connection
ConnectionFormat
HDMI inputDolby Atmos
HDMI inputDTS:X
HDMI ARCDolby Atmos
HDMI eARCDolby 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.
Music file formats
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.
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
Max music file sample rate
Not available
Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
Max music file bit depth
Not available

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountRole
HDMI1Audio and video input
HDMI1TV video output and ARC/eARC audio return
Optical1Digital audio input
USB-A1SERVICE firmware updates only
AC power1AC 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.
HDMI ARC
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
HDMI eARC
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
HDMI-CEC
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
HDMI video passthrough
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Video passthrough modes
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)
3840216060
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.
HDR passthrough formats
HDR10+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
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.
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.
HDCP version
Not available
Bluetooth audio input
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth audio codecs
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.
Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
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.
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
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.
Voice assistants
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.
Built-in microphone
Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 5 microphone control and page 8 SpaceFit Sound Pro microphone analysis.
Microphone mute control
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.
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.
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.
Multiroom audio
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.
Remote included
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Sound processing

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.
Automatic room calibration
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.
Room calibration system
SpaceFit Sound Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Dialogue enhancement
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Night mode
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Equalizer controls
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.
TV speaker integration
Q-Symphony1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Power

Published operating power
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.
Published standby power
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.
Published networked standby power
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.
Power supply
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.
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth220
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.
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
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.
Soundbar weight
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.
Component dimensions and weight
Not available
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
Package weight
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.
Wall mountable
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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.
Wall mount hardware included
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
HDMI cable included
Not available
Optical cable included
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Pages 10 and 14 explicitly label optical cable sold separately.

General

Series
Q-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
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.
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.
Announced
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.
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026
Colours
Graphite Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/qs90h-black-hw-qs90h-xuRead 8 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.

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