Samsung Q700B vs Samsung HW-A550 review
The Samsung Q700B vs Samsung HW-A550 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, Q700B has a total rating of 5.8 out of 10 versus 4.6 for HW-A550.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung Q700B has 3.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A550. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the Q700B versus 410 (overall) W for the HW-A550. 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 Samsung HW-A550 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, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10.
Features
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q700B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q700B. For multichannel surround Samsung Q700B got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A550 6 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung Q700B over Samsung HW-A550
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5.8Samsung Q700B
- 4.6Samsung HW-A550
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