In 2022, the South Korean manufacturer is offering a new line of soundbars. The first details about the new models are already known. This review shows all the soundbars that Samsung is going to launch in 2022 It is also possible to get acquainted with the main characteristics of the Samsung soundbars of the 2022 model year. The top model is the 11.1.4-channel soundbar HW-Q990B.
Samsung Soundbars 2022
Samsung has updated its soundbars again in 2022. Not only the appearance has changed, but some new technologies have also been added. The flagship for 2022 is the HW-Q990B, which offers 11.1.4 channel audio. The top model offers more than 650W of power. The soundbar is equipped with wireless rear speakers.
The device contains at least 22 speakers. Supported formats include Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The wireless subwoofer of this system takes care of the bass. The HW-Q990B soundbar comes with Apple AirPlay 2 , Bluetooth, WiFi, and an automatic room calibration feature called “Q Calibration/Space Fit”.
There is support for HDMI eARC . Voice control is via Google Assistant. As in 2021, the device will feature “Q-Symphony” technology, which is compatible with Samsung TVs. A step down is the HW-Q800B soundbar. This is a 5.1.2 channel soundbar with 11 speakers and 360W of power.
This model also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X . One step further down is the HW-Q700B soundbar, which is a 3.1.2-channel soundbar with 9 speakers. The range of soundbars from Samsung in 2022 is very extensive. There are solutions for every need and every budget.
2022 Samsung Soundbar Lineup
Below are the names of Samsung’s 2022 soundbars, as well as their main features. The review starts with the most budget model, and ends with the top model of 2022.
Samsung HW-B450 and HW-B430
- 2.1 channel.
- 300W (HW-B430 has 270W).
- 3 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- Bass booster.
- Support for Dolby 2 CH and DTS 2 CH.
- Optical audio output.
- bluetooth.
- Remote control.
- Playback via USB.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9200S).
Samsung HW-B550 and HW-B530
- 2.1 channel.
- 400W (HW-B530 has 380W)
- 5 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- Bass booster.
- Support for Dolby 2 CH and DTS 2 CH.
- Virtual DTS: X.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI 1 input / 1 output.
- bluetooth.
- Remote control.
- Playback via USB.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9200S).
Samsung HW-B650
- 3.1 channel.
- 430 W.
- 7 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- Bass booster.
- Support for Dolby 2 CH and DTS 2 CH.
- Virtual DTS: X.
- Center channel.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI 1 input / 1 output.
- bluetooth.
- Remote control.
- Playback via USB.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9200S).
Samsung HW-S50B (matte design)
- 3.0 channels.
- 5 speakers.
- Built-in subwoofer.
- Support for Dolby 2 CH and DTS 2 CH.
- Virtual DTS: X.
- Center speaker.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI output.
- bluetooth.
- Remote control.
- tap sound.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9200S).
- Wireless subwoofer (SWA-W510).
Samsung HW-S60B (White) and HW-S61B (Black)
- 5.0 channels.
- 7 speakers.
- Built-in subwoofer.
- Side horn speakers.
- Virtual Dolby Atmos.
- Virtual DTS: X.
- Center speaker.
- Q Symphony.
- Space Fit Sound.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI ARC output.
- Bluetooth and WiFi.
- Remote control.
- AirPlay 2.
- Google Assistant.
- Spotify Connect.
- SmartThings App.
- tap sound.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9200S).
- Optional: Wireless subwoofer (SWA-W510).
Samsung HW-Q60B
- 3.1 channel.
- 340 W.
- 7 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- Support for Dolby 2 CH and DTS 2 CH.
- Central speaker.
- Q Symphony.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI eARC. 1 entrance / 1 exit.
- bluetooth.
- Remote control.
- tap sound.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9500S).
Samsung HW-Q600B
- 3.1.2 channels.
- 360 W.
- 9 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- acoustic beam.
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Central speaker. - Q Symphony.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI eARC. 1 entrance / 1 exit.
- bluetooth.
- Remote control.
- tap sound.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9200S).
Samsung HW-Q700B
- 3.1.2 channel.
- 320 W.
- 9 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- acoustic beam.
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
- Central speaker.
- Q Symphony (wireless).
- Space Fit Sound.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI eARC 1 in / 1 out.
- Bluetooth and WiFi.
- Remote control.
- AirPlay 2.
- Google Assistant.
- Spotify Connect.
- SmartThings App.
- tap sound.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9500S).
Samsung HW-S800B (White) and HW-S801B (Black)
- 3.1.2 channels.
- 330 W.
- 10 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- acoustic beam.
- Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual: X.
- Center speaker.
- Q Symphony (wireless).
- Space Fit Sound.
- Active voice amplifier.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI ARC. 1 entrance / 1 exit.
- Bluetooth and WiFi.
- Remote control.
- AirPlay 2.
- Google Assistant.
- Spotify Connect.
- SmartThings App.
- tap sound.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9500S).
Samsung HW-Q800B
- 5.1.2 channel.
- 360 W.
- 11 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- Height, side and omnidirectional speakers.
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
- Central speaker.
- Q Symphony (wireless)
- SpaceFit Sound.
- Active voice amplifier.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI eARC 1 in / 1 out.
- Bluetooth and WiFi.
- Remote control.
- AirPlay 2.
- Google Assistant.
- Spotify Connect.
- SmartThings App.
- tap sound.
- Optional: wireless rear speakers (SWA-9500S).
Samsung HW-Q930B
- 9.1.2 channels.
- 540 W.
- 17 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer.
- Height, side and omnidirectional speakers.
- Wireless rear speakers (2.0.2ch).
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
- Central speaker.
- Q Symphony (wireless).
- Active voice amplifier.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI eARC. 1 entrance / 1 exit.
- Bluetooth and WiFi.
- Remote control.
- AirPlay 2.
- Google Assistant.
- Spotify Connect.
- SmartThings App.
- tap sound.
Samsung HW-Q990B
- 11.1.4 channels.
- 656 W.
- 22 speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer with acoustic lens.
- Height, side and omnidirectional speakers.
- Wireless rear speakers (4.0.2 channels).
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
- Automatic equalizer.
- SpaceFit Sound+.
- Q Symphony (wireless).
- Active voice amplifier.
- Optical audio output.
- HDMI eARC. 2 inputs / 1 output.
- Bluetooth and WiFi.
- Remote control.
- AirPlay 2.
- Google Assistant.
- Spotify Connect.
- SmartThings App.
- tap sound.
