Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung Q700C review

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The Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung Q700C comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-S40R was rated 5.2, while the Samsung Q700C has a rating 7.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-S40R has 5.1 and Q700C has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 600 (overall) versus 320 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HT-S40R via wired, but Q700C has wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-S40R for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700C received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Q700C can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Q700C. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-S40R versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700C. As in the HT-S40R, so in the Q700C there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-S40R at 7 out of 10, while the Q700C was rated 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Q700C provides a device control application. The Samsung Q700C equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q700C. The Q700C can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-S40R was rated 8/10, while the Q700C received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q700C over Sony HT-S40R