1 has me wondering if it MAY be worth a shot? Not sure how JBL… If it isn't on par with the Q80R then it isn't too far off. 1, the Q80R will still have Freesynch for Xbox and AMD-equipped PCs and will still feature excellent, low input lag in the TV’s game mode. Both Q80r and Q90r are now discontinued. The Q90T has better viewing angles due to the new implementation of the 'Ultra Viewing Angle' layer, and it has a lower input lag. Super nice review! I am waiting for CES 2021 if not I will go ahead with the JBL 9. 1 compatibility though with 2019 models and possibly other features. I also noticed setup on the sn11rg was much smoother than with the q90r. Samsung HW-Q90R The specs table above should give you a sense that both Sonos and Samsung were very thorough when it came to making their soundbars work Has anyone heard both the Samsung Q90R and Q950A? I am wondering if the Q950A is a significant upgrade in sound quality (Particularly Atmos). Aug 3, 2020 · The compatibility war between Sonos Arc vs. 2020 samsung Q950t is one of the rare sound bars with 9. This has totally changed the way surround works and sounds. Rtings actually rated the Q80R better for movies than the more expensive Q90R. its now getting more and more difficult. Connect the HW-Q80R Hdmi Out (TV arc) directly to your LG CX Hdmi 2 port (which is the earc port on the lg cx). But I don’t like the felt nor the display on top. The only real concern that I had with this TV is the sheer difference in price between the Q80R and the Q80T. Bottom line if you dont want rears get the q80r, if you want rears, get the q90r. Aug 25, 2019 · It looks like both T. Well the Q90R and the Q95T both have One Connect Boxes. I would go for the Q80R(with oneconnect box) due to what I read about its superior picture quality, but Q80T seems to offer HDMI 2. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? Aug 25, 2019 · It looks like both T. We dont know much about the 2020 sets, so i would wait for reviews especially if you are into gaming. 1. So is there a Q90R equivalent in the 2020 "T" generations? On the Samsung EPP: Q90T is $3,220. Samsung HW-Q80R vs Samsung HW-Q90R Hi guys, I’m thinking about one of these. Id keep the q80r. Samsung HW-Q90R: + Comes with both subwoofer and two surround speakers;- Terrible app (I use it for my TV and I've heard others experiencing similar issues);- Overall Samsung support tends to be not as long as Sonos;Regarding the price, I could get the ARC with a 10% discount so it would be 810$ vs the 999$ of the Samsung. The 7. but now im thinking if i go for Q80R why not just get Q90R as it comes with rear but this is going to cost more and more if i go higher and higher model The Samsung Q90/Q90R QLED and the Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED perform very similarly overall. The Q90T does not but is the same TV as the Q95T. Use: This year’s LG soundbars are quite a bit better than last year’s. The Q90R has a slightly better contrast ratio, better local dimming, and better black uniformity, so it outperforms the Q80T when it comes to dark room viewing. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? Both the 2019 Q90R and 2020 Q90T are advertised as having Direct Full Array 16X, but the Q90T is rumoured to have only ~100 dimming zones, whereas the Q90R has close to 500. I’m not thrilled with the q90r. May 16, 2019 · The Samsung Q90R has a slightly faster response time, which some enthusiasts might notice when watching sports. The Q90R is maybe better, at least in terms of local dimming zones, but the rtings. You will be lacking HDMI 2. The q850t replaces the q70r w/ rears. Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Mar 22, 2021 · The Q90R is a 2019 Samsung flagship 4K, the picture is actually better than the 2020 Q80T. Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments The Samsung Q90R and the Samsung Q80R have very similar performance. Also, the Q90R has more effective local dimming thanks to the greater number of local dimming zones than the Q80R. My current set up is in a shared apartment in a bedroom so normally no rear speakers would be better due to size limitations however, I'm looking to move into a house in a year or so which means the rear speakers would be handy then. If the Q80r is the same there was an update about a month ago. Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Aside from lacking HDMI 2. Factoring in the wireless surrounds, I'd call it a draw. There are a lot of issues online about the 8500 or 9000 speakers especially when using with the 5. I have the q90r and about to pull the trigger on the Arc. The q80r will definitely sound better. Reply reply [deleted] The Samsung Q90/Q90R QLED and the Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED perform very similarly overall. The swa9000 is a nice compliment to the q80r if you ever get rears. I suggest you give it a try for music and movies. 2 Q80R will have a much wider Soundstage (it being physically wider, and the side firing drivers), the Q80R is basically the Q90R without the rears, so basing on reviews, it should sound very good. If you wanna get Samsung you should wait for 2020 models HW-Q900t and Q950t with rear speakers. Zone count is the same as on the Q85R/Q80R. However, the price point for the JBL 9. Jul 21, 2019 · The Samsung HW-Q80R is the latest mid-range soundbar from the company, and it sits just below the flagship HW-Q90R. View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. Ive tested q90r, q85r, gz960e oled etc, and the sony was perect for me due to the colours are freaking amazing and i love the details in dark scenes. From my understanding, the Q90T is a slight upgrade from the Q80R 2019 model and similar pricing to the Q90R on Amazon right now. I visit a few local stores looking for a new 75" TV, and have narrowed… Mar 22, 2021 · The Q90R is a 2019 Samsung flagship 4K, the picture is actually better than the 2020 Q80T. Between the two I’d go with the q80r, it’s replaced by the q900t this year. I barely watch any cable tv, except now, that NFL season is starting. 6 now available Unfortunately there is no changelog for the firmware that I could find, so I do not know what was updated. They both have the same actual soundbar, from what I've read. 1 functions flawlessly providing a good Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision! Samsung q80r vs q850t (Best Buy) I’m going to upgrade to a 5. Q90R, Q80R, Q70R support some 2. 1 sounds from 2. This has been noted in more than one review. i want that. I have both the Q80R & Q90R in my living room right now. Apparently the Q95T has a better Local Dimming Algorhytm but with less zones. Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Expand user menu Open settings menu. I’ll report back if I get it. In my area, the Q80T and Q80R are retailing for almost the same price +-$100<. I have the q80r, same as q90r I think just without the rears. Debated getting the q950a instead of the Sonos. Discussion of 4k TVs. If what you say is the case then the less dimming zones isn't going to be a problem. Q90r owner here too, rear surrounds add depth in your soundstage when in surround mode, they are not very loud in non atmos content, Samsung didn't do very good job at recreating 5. Also a definite less dimming zones, around the same or leas than the Q70R. They both perform quite similarly, but the Q90R has a small edge over the Q80R. and now reading how much of an upgrade q80R would be. 1 and eARC which the Q80R does not. 1 features but doesn’t have full 2. The Samsung Q90R has a slightly faster response time, which some enthusiasts might notice when watching sports. Q90R is all you’ll need because of its Harmon Kardon speakers which is one of the best in the world plus it’s a better built soundbar according to the specs. The Q90R looks to be a better buy due to Black levels and HDR 10 Plus but No Dolby Vision. The best way to connect q80r or q90r is via eARC HDMI. A couple of days ago I received an Xbox Series X. Log In / Sign Up The Samsung Q90R and the Samsung Q80R have very similar performance. Both have eARC, but your TV doesnt so you wont be able to take advantage of it now. Ive had it connected via arc to a 2020 LG screen. Most of my usage is PS4/Switch and streaming from my shield. You need to disable the Eco system that destroys the picture. Posted by u/jd-456 - 1 vote and 1 comment The Samsung Q90/Q90R QLED and the Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED perform very similarly overall. 2 q80 bar. I currently have the q80r, and no complaints. when you are not comparing them in one place Q90R is really good overall. Samsung Q80R Vs newer tvs So, odd comparison but a local store has marked down the Samsung 75" Q80R to ~1400USD. Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Aug 22, 2020 · Samsung HW-Q90R vs HW-Q80R. EDIT May 4th 2020 : eARC update for Q90r and Q80r soundbars is finally there ! firmware 1010. The Q90r might be the best non oled tv out currently for either movies or gaming, black levels, shadow detail, etc. I have a Samsung Q90R soundbar and Q85R TV (it is actually labelled Q80R here but as it comes with a one connect box I assume is equivalent to Q85R in UK). Think of the Q90R as the Q9FN but with much better viewing angles which doesn't sacrifice contrast which Sony has been doing with there X-Wide angle technology. I didn't care for the sound of it when I got the Q90r. That means in late 2020, the Q800T will cost the same as the Q90R today. Now im using my Q90R with my PC with Dolby access app. Posted by u/lpkrispy52 - 1 vote and 2 comments Aug 25, 2019 · It looks like both T. Q90R was 50 dollars cheaper. Can you tell me, whether the bar itself is exactly the same in both options, meaning the only difference are the satellite speakers with upfiring drivers, which cannot be added to Q80R? Aug 25, 2019 · It looks like both T. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Aug 25, 2019 · It looks like both T. Always having to manually select soundbar as audio source in TV settings. The Samsung Q90T QLED and the Samsung Q90/Q90R QLED have similar performance overall. Have you tried surround mode recently. 0 or 2. Other than the added eARC support, the Q90T has a higher HDR peak brightness and a significantly faster response time, resulting in less motion blur. Between the Q90R or Q90T, which would be better? Another factor I am considering is warranty length. Although our Q90R test unit was a larger variant, we expect this to be true for the same size variants of the Q80R. Updating via auto-update / the SmartThings app did not work for me so I had to do it via USB. 1 or 7. Both have Good viewing Angles from the side. Samsung HW-Q70R / HW-Q80R / HW-Q90R - Firmware Update to v1012. Samsung HW-Q90R vs HW-Q80R. The q850t is the 800t but with the rear speakers included. And it was only arc not earc. but then decided to go for q70r after reading all comments in my previous post. Q90r is 1000€ new, 800€ for returned ones, as good as new. Sony X950G vs X900H vs Samsung Q90R There is an open box Q90R at Best Buy in my area for Mar 22, 2021 · The Q90R is a 2019 Samsung flagship 4K, the picture is actually better than the 2020 Q80T. Mar 22, 2021 · The Q90R is a 2019 Samsung flagship 4K, the picture is actually better than the 2020 Q80T. The two soundbars are essentially identical, with one major exception: the Q80 drops the wireless rear speakers. Just upgraded to a LG C1 oled, again, has to manually select the soundbar all the time as audio device. The center channel on the q90r is a little more balanced than the sn11rg and dialogue is more clear. Hi Guys Thought this could be useful for many people to have a thread in which we compile all latest info about the eARC firmware update coming soon for following soundbars from Samsung : -HW-Q90R -HW-Q80R -HW-Q70R Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Aug 22, 2020 · Samsung HW-Q90R vs HW-Q80R. The Q90R is a 2019 Samsung flagship 4K, the picture is actually better than the 2020 Q80T. Vs 7. Keep in mind that the actual successor to the Q90R is the Q800T. 1 system made of quality, Audio-Centric name brand components which are easy to assemble and cheap enough for low budget or space conscious buyers. Hi Guys, Looking into buying a Samsung Q80R or Q90R soundbar. 4 Q90R has a better overall surrounds performance thanks to the rear speakers, which is the main difference. 4 System. and it does produce nice surround sound for Atmos content now. In fact, I'd say the Q80R is significantly better. The Samsung Q90R and the Samsung Q80R have very similar performance. My ideal setup would be to keep the q90r bar and have the rear speakers from the sn11rg. The Samsung Q90/Q90R QLED and the Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED perform very similarly overall. q80r is 550-600€ here. The Q80T could be anywhere from 300 to 1200 dollars less than the Q80R. Note: prices below are originally based on Canadian$ but converted to USD. i was going for vizio 46514. The Q90T is the Q90R's replacement in name only, as it doesn't have the One Connect Box and its feature set is closer to the Q80R. Jun 8, 2020 · Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments Posted by u/adartx - 1 vote and 10 comments 99. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. 1 sound system and everyone has raved about the q80r, but now there’s new Samsung models for this year. Aug 22, 2020 · Samsung HW-Q90R vs HW-Q80R. Connect your xbox directly to another hdmi port on the lg cx (hdmi 1, 3 or 4). The only reason I would see is if you also owned a 2020 Samsung QLED TV, because the 2020 TV's and Q Soundbars are equipped with Q Symphony - which allows the TV to use a combo of your TV's speakers and the soundbar - supposed to be pretty cool. 1 System. If you can swing the q90r, the rears make a big difference. Yes q80r is the best soundbar+sub other than maybe some couple thousand $ exquisite soundbars. It is the general consensus of r/hometheater not to recommend these things and instead simply steer a user toward a 2. Q90T 120hz FALD with the reflective filter the Q80R had. The Samsung Q90T QLED and the Samsung Q80/Q80R QLED are nearly identical in terms of feature set and overall performance, as the Q90T is a replacement of the Q80R. 9% of the time Soundbars or HTiB (Home Theater in a Box) systems are not a good investment of your time and money. Atmos is way better now, the bar trying to cover all the atmos was not great, the soundstage really opend up. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? The q80r is a highly rated bar - hard to go wrong. Full Immersion is going to be left out for both arc and q80r since no rear speakers come with it. You cannot pair the Q90R rear speakers with the Q80R if you somehow acquired them later either. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? Hi thx for the input. The Q90T gains eARC support, but its black Aug 25, 2019 · It looks like both T. With no earc from the TV I am assuming my choices are: Connect Xbox to TV in order to achieve VRR but sacrifice atmos in games. the Q80r isnt far behind but the 90R IMO is the way to go if you arent going to go oled. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? The Samsung Q90R and the Samsung Q80R have very similar performance. 1 certified HDMI ports It’s a 120hz panel 4K panel What ever Samsung are doing with panel tech it won’t be for at least a year as the new T series hasn’t even launched yet (the 2020 models) R series like the Q90R are 2019 models I narrowed down to Q90R and went to the store to buy Q90R but the sales person sold me on the Q950T and he quoted the same price for Q90R vs Q950T. Sep 30, 2019 · The Samsung HW-Q90R is basically the Samsung HW-Q80R, but with rear satellites that have up firing speakers. Supposedly the Q80R is still pretty great, but if you're planning to get rears then you you might as well pay the few extra bucks to get the full experience with the Q90R. the Q90R doesnt an incredible job at it for an led and comes the closest to oleds I have seen in any tv. As you said, the Q90R's rears have upfiring speakers. 75” Q90R or 82” Q80R? Q70T is a 3. Hi, This is my first TV I'm getting on my own, moved into new flat recently, I have been without tv for couple of months, i was thinking of waiting… Q90r rears are not sold. Just upgraded from a q80r to a q90r, and I am still playing with settings/balancing the speaker channels, but I have some questions on sound mode. Since the Q9FN is older you will get it for a much lower price than the Q90R so bare that in mind as well. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? Jul 21, 2019 · The Samsung HW-Q80R is the latest mid-range soundbar from the company, and it sits just below the flagship HW-Q90R. I upgraded from a Q80R with rear speakers to a Q90R this week and it is a major upgrade. Also a lot less dimming zones than the Q90R had. at first i was planing to sell my Q90R and buy Q990B I see that the 75 Q90R is onsale for 2599+Tax. The Q80T might not be as great as the Q90T but it has a longer warranty by 6 years. The Bad is the One Connect Box is Huge and draws Heat Q90R. Can anyone clarify this? Does the Q90T have the same number of dimming zones as last years Q90R? I would pick up the Q90R now but it’s not available in Australia anymore I have seen just about every other comparison from sonys vs samsung vs lg etc but I havent been able to find any debate on the q80r vs the q90r. For example the helicopter atmos demo sounded poor on the Q80R, now with the Q90R the thing is really flying in the room overhead. 4 Q90 Sonos arc has great surround sound but still considers 5. I saw below review from RTINGS where they say Q950T performs worse than Q90R in Center, Surround and Atmos and I am worried about it and wondering if I should return yes its better in every way. 1 fingers crossed or better said praying that the Rear Speakers will be flawless and for my Apple TV 4K connected via HDMI pass-through the JBLs 9. 2 bar, Q80R is 5. retail there is about a 5-700$ price difference. The 950T does have 2 more speakers that produces slightly more bass but the Harmon Kardon speakers make up for it on the Q90R. I have a Q90R and considering selling to upgrade as it doesn't always play nice with my LG CX TV and I find the Atmos lacking in the Q90R. But like I said, the Q90R has a better picture even with the specs it’s lacking. It looks like a good deal for that size of TV albeit a bit older. but i have to say that Q90R also a good soundbar in my opinion. With a $700+ price difference, wouldn't it make sense to just buy the Q80 and add these? Mar 22, 2021 · The Q90R is a 2019 Samsung flagship 4K, the picture is actually better than the 2020 Q80T. I keep searching online for key differences but cannot seems to get a proper answer. The Q90R overly brightens, washing out detail and faces. com review of the Q90T is still in the making. The samsung is amazing aswell, but imo Sony is easily the better pick The Samsung Q90/Q90R QLED and the Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED perform very similarly overall. . The Q80R is still more powerful, and the up-firing drivers are nice, but I prefer the soundstage of the Z9F One more note about this bar -- for whatever reason I can't figure out, the Roku Streaming Stick+ worked flawlessly with Atmos 81K subscribers in the 4kTV community. I already have the Sonos sub and 2 Ones. Good deal? I was originally looking for a 75 Q80R but it seems like everywhere is out of stock; even samsung epp. but what are the differences between the two and how is the picture quality difference Apr 18, 2019 · The Samsung Q90R has a slightly faster response time, which some enthusiasts might notice when watching sports. (Q70R was FALD) Q80T 120hz FALD quantum dot TV without the anti reflective filter that the Q80R had. 0 etc, but that Samsungs fault. My understanding is the only difference between these two models is the Q90 comes with rear speakers. 00 +Tax. s offer great features but the Blacks not as good on the Q80R. Input lag is also lower on the Q90T, but the Q80R has better black uniformity and Has 2 HDMI inputs for Q90r not sure for Q80r. Q70T 120hz edgelit quantum dot TV. And I worry I’ll run in to similar issues as the q90r. V. If you plan to get rears, go straight for the q90r, cause those rears cant be bought seperate. Ive heard hit and miss reviews for sonos arc, so idk. 5. spoev iimkwuw tszo pwayet pfk qdwmd xkqtz yeoo xgkac tzd