Samsung HW-Q60T vs Sony HT-G700 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q60T vs Sony HT-G700 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-Q60T has a total rating of 5.5 out of 10 versus 6.2 for HT-G700. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q60T has 5.1 versus 3.1 for the Sony HT-G700. The output power is different and equal to 360 (overall) W for the HW-Q60T versus 400 (overall) W for the HT-G700. 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.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q60T received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-Q60T. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-G700 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-G700. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q60T got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-G700 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q60T over Sony HT-G700

Advantages Sony HT-G700 over Samsung HW-Q60T