KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-Q70T review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-Q70T that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HTF7003 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 8.2 for HW-Q70T.

Audio features

The KEF HTF7003 has the passive amplification type, the Samsung HW-Q70T - active. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the KEF HTF7003 has 3.0 versus 3.1.2 for the Samsung HW-Q70T. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HTF7003 versus 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q70T. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The KEF HTF7003 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-Q70T 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q70T.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-Q70T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the HW-Q70T has Bluetooth support. Only the HW-Q70T supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HTF7003 received a rating of 4/10 versus 9/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q70T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q70T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q70T.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-Q70T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q70T.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over KEF HTF7003