Samsung HW-Q70R vs Samsung HW-N650 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-Q70R vs Samsung HW-N650. Both soundbars received a score of 7.6 in our ranking. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, source for the HW-Q70R and volume down, volume up, input, power for the HW-N650.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q70R has 3.1.2 and HW-N650 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 360 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q70R. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q70R versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-N650. As in the HW-Q70R, so in the HW-N650 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q70R. The HW-Q70R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q70R was rated 10/10, while the HW-N650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70R over Samsung HW-N650

Advantages Samsung HW-N650 over Samsung HW-Q70R