Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung B650 review

Votes 2 2
Rating 3.5 3.5

Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung B650 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q70T
8.2
Samsung B650
4.8
10
4

Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung B650 review

Samsung HW-Q70T
vs
Samsung B650

The Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung B650 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-Q70T was rated 8.2, while the Samsung B650 has a rating 4.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q70T has 3.1.2 and B650 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 430 (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.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q70T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q70T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q70T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung B650. As in the HW-Q70T, so in the B650 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q70T at 9 out of 10, while the B650 was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q70T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q70T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q70T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q70T. The HW-Q70T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q70T was rated 10/10, while the B650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over Samsung B650

  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-Q70T
Samsung B650

Model

HW-Q70T
B650

Brand

Samsung
Samsung

Reviews

664
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, power, source
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1.2
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

330 (overall)
430 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby 5.1ch

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD
DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

96.5 x 5 x 10.1/38.6 x 2.4 x 4.5
103x5.9x10.5/40.5x2.3x4.1

Weight, kg/pounds

3.1/7.7
3.1/6.8

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Samsung HW-Q70T
Samsung B650
Samsung HW-Q70T
Samsung B650

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.2
  • 4.8
  • 8.2Samsung HW-Q70T
  • 4.8Samsung B650

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