Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung Q910B

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Rating 5 5

HT-S40R vs Q910B comparison chart

Overall
Sony HT-S40R
5.2
Samsung Q910B
9.4
4
9
Multichannel surround
8
10

Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung Q910B review

Sony HT-S40R
vs
Samsung Q910B

Being able to compare Sony HT-S40R and Samsung Q910B gave us an insight into what features and technologies these devices offer. Q910B turned out to be a more technological and better-sounding device than the HT-S40R. According to the results of our comparison, HT-S40R received 5.2 points out of 10 possible, and Q910B was rated 9.4 points.

Advantages Sony HT-S40R over Samsung Q910B

  • We do not know advantages

Advantages Samsung Q910B over Sony HT-S40R

  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Audio features

The HT-S40R is rated 7 of 10 against 9 for the Q910B according to the audio features rating.

HT-S40R
7
Q910B
9

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the HT-S40R and the Q910B.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the HT-S40R has 5.1 channels, while the Q910B has 9.1.2 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Sony HT-S40R has 600 (overall) W, and 520 (overall) W has the competitor.

HT-S40R Q910B
Built-in channels5.19.1.2
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W600 (overall)520 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)22
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Sony HT-S40R has the ability to handle wired connections from an external subwoofer, while Samsung Q910B only has wireless connections.

HT-S40R Q910B
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswiredwireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The HT-S40R received rating 8 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the Q910B, in the same category, earned 10 out of 10 points.

HT-S40R
8
Q910B
10

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in Samsung Q910B.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in Q910B.

HT-S40R Q910B
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual monoDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

HT-S40R
0
Q910B
10

The popular Spotify service is available on the Q910B.

HT-S40R Q910B
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notPandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: Sony HT-S40R was rated 7 out of 10, and Samsung Q910B was rated 9 out of 10.

HT-S40R
7
Q910B
9

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Q910B.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The HT-S40R has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the Q910B got 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs from the manufacturer.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

HT-S40R Q910B
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output0/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output10

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The Q910B has its own remote control application. Only Samsung Q910B has a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

HT-S40R Q910B
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HT-S40R Q910B
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in90.1x5.3x7.6/35.5x2.1x3110.9x6x11.9/43.7x2.4x4.7
Weight, kg/pounds1.8/4.15.3/11.9
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