Samsung Q800B vs Samsung Q700B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung Q800B vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung Q800B was rated 9.2, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Q800B has 5.1.2 and Q700B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 360 (overall) versus 320 (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 8 out of 10 received the Samsung Q800B for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700B received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Q800B can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Q800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Q800B, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Q800B at 9 out of 10, while the Q700B was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Q800B provides a device control application. The Samsung Q800B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot 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 Q800B over Samsung Q700B