Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung Q700C review

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The Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung Q700C comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-X8500 was rated 6, 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-X8500 has 2.1 and Q700C has 3.1.2. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-X8500. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sony HT-X8500 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. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HT-X8500, 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-X8500 at 8 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

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-X8500 over Samsung Q700C

Advantages Samsung Q700C over Sony HT-X8500