Sony HT-S400 vs Samsung Q700B review

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Sony HT-S400 vs Samsung Q700B review

Sony HT-S400
vs
Samsung Q700B

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Sony HT-S400 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Sony HT-S400 was rated 4.4, 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-S400 has 2.1 and Q700B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 320 (overall) according to devices. 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 6 out of 10 received the Sony HT-S400 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700B received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-S400 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700B. As in the HT-S400, 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-S400 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

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q700B. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-S400 was rated 5/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q700B over Sony HT-S400

  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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