Samsung HW-Q950T vs ZVOX SB380 review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Samsung HW-Q950T vs ZVOX SB380 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-Q950T was rated 8.4, while the ZVOX SB380 has a rating 4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q950T and power, volume down, volume up, input for the SB380.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 and SB380 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 546 (overall) versus 45 according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the ZVOX SB380. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the ZVOX SB380 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q950T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q950T. Bluetooth support integrated in the HW-Q950T. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-Q950T. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the SB380 was rated 4/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q950T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q950T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q950T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q950T. The HW-Q950T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the SB380 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over ZVOX SB380

Advantages ZVOX SB380 over Samsung HW-Q950T