Sony HT-A3000 vs Samsung Q700B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Sony HT-A3000 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Sony HT-A3000 was rated 7.6, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-A3000 has 3.1 and Q700B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 250 (overall) versus 320 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-A3000. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The HT-A3000 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-A3000. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-A3000 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700B. As in the HT-A3000, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-A3000 at 7 out of 10, while the Q700B was rated 8/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 10/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Samsung Q700B

Advantages Samsung Q700B over Sony HT-A3000