Samsung HW-Q70T vs Sonos Arc review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-Q70T vs Sonos Arc and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q70T was rated 8.2, while the Sonos Arc has a rating 7. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-Q70T and volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone for the Arc.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q70T for audio features and specs, but the Sonos Arc received 5 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HW-Q70T, so in the Arc there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q70T at 9 out of 10, while the Arc was rated 7/10.
Features
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q70T may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The HW-Q70T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q70T was rated 10/10, while the Arc received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over Sonos Arc
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Sonos Arc over Samsung HW-Q70T
- Amazon Music compatible
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Samsung HW-Q70T
- 7Sonos Arc
Latest soundbar comparisons
Popular soundbar comparisons
