Samsung HW-Q70T vs JBL BAR 700 review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q70T vs JBL BAR 700 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q70T
8.2
JBL BAR 700
8.8
10
9

Samsung HW-Q70T vs JBL BAR 700 review

Samsung HW-Q70T
vs
JBL BAR 700

l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-Q70T vs JBL BAR 700. The Samsung HW-Q70T was rated 8.2, while the JBL BAR 700 has a rating 8.8. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-Q70T and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 700.

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 BAR 700 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 620 (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. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q70T for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 700 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. 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 JBL BAR 700. As in the HW-Q70T, so in the BAR 700 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 BAR 700 was rated 10/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q70T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The HW-Q70T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q70T was rated 10/10, while the BAR 700 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over JBL BAR 700

  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL BAR 700 over Samsung HW-Q70T

  • Amazon Music compatible
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