The Samsung HW-Q70R vs Sony HT-X9000F comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-Q70R has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 7 for HT-X9000F. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q70R has 3.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Sony HT-X9000F. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q70R versus 300 (overall) W for the HT-X9000F. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Only the Samsung HW-Q70R can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q70R has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Sony HT-X9000F. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10. App control is available for the HW-Q70R. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q70R. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q70R.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q70R got a rating of 10, and Sony HT-X9000F 9 out of 10.