Samsung Q700C vs Samsung HW-A650 review
Samsung Q700C vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Q700C has a total rating of 7.4 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-A650.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung Q700C has 3.1.2 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the Q700C versus 430 (overall) W for the HW-A650. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung Q700C got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A650 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Q700C.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung Q700C can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. 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 Q700C received a rating of 10/10 versus 8/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Q700C. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q700C. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q700C has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q700C. For multichannel surround Samsung Q700C got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A650 6 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung Q700C over Samsung HW-A650
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X