Samsung Q910B vs Denon DHT-S517 review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung Q910B vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, Q910B has a total rating of 9.4 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung Q910B has 9.1.2 versus 3.1.2 for the Denon DHT-S517. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the Q910B 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 Q910B got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S517 5 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Q910B.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung Q910B 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 Q910B received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q910B. 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 Q910B. For multichannel surround Samsung Q910B got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung Q910B over Denon DHT-S517
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
- 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
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 9.4Samsung Q910B
- 5.4Denon DHT-S517
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