Samsung HW-Q70T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q70T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q70T
8.2
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
6
10
4

Samsung HW-Q70T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC review

Samsung HW-Q70T
vs
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

The Samsung HW-Q70T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-Q70T was rated 8.2, while the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a rating 6.

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 Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 7.2.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 1000 (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 Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received 9 out of 10.

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 Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC. As in the HW-Q70T, so in the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC 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 Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC 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

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 10/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
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Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

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