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JBL BAR 1000MK2 vs Samsung HW-Q990F/ZF

What BAR 1000MK2 does better (2) and where HW-Q990F/ZF wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL BAR 1000MK2
JBL · 2025BAR 1000MK2
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $980
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Samsung HW-Q990F/ZF
Samsung · 2025HW-Q990F/ZF
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $930
9.6Sound9.1
9.3Connectivity9.7

Why is BAR 1000MK2 better than HW-Q990F/ZF?

  1. Weight3,700 g vs 7,300 g+97%
  2. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is HW-Q990F/ZF better than BAR 1000MK2?

  1. Channel count7.1 vs 11.1+56%
Specifications

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JBL BAR 1000MK2JBL BAR 1000MK2≈ $9809.6
Sound
Output power960 W—
Speaker channels7.1.411.1.4
Channel count7.111.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedWireless subwoofer included
Lowest frequency33 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
HDMI inputs32
Optical inputYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantAlexa, Google AssistantAlexa, Google Assistant
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,700 g7,300 g
Width884 mm1,232 mm
Height—71 mm
Depth—138 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, unter dem Fernseher, vor dem Fernsehervor dem Fernseher
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