Samsung Q700B vs Denon DHT-S517 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung Q700B vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, Q700B has a total rating of 5.8 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 3.1.2. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the Q700B versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S517. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung Q700B got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S517 5 for its 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. For connectivity, the Q700B received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the DHT-S517. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q700B. For multichannel surround Samsung Q700B got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung Q700B over Denon DHT-S517

Advantages Denon DHT-S517 over Samsung Q700B