The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-Q900T vs Samsung HW-Q70T that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 8.2. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: volume down, volume up, power, source.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q900T has 7.1.2 versus 3.1.2 for the Samsung HW-Q70T. The output power is different and equal to 406 (overall) W for the HW-Q900T versus 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q70T. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q900T got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-Q70T 7 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q900T has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-Q70T. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q900T received a rating of 8/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q900T got a rating of 9, and Samsung HW-Q70T 10 out of 10.