Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung Q910B review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung Q910B comparison chart

Overall
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
6
Samsung Q910B
9.4
4
9

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung Q910B review

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
vs
Samsung Q910B

The Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC vs Samsung Q910B comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 9.4 for Q910B.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC has 7.2.4 versus 9.1.2 for the Samsung Q910B. The output power is different and equal to 1000 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC versus 520 (overall) W for the Q910B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 9 rating of 10 for their 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. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC received a rating of 7/10 versus 9/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the Q910B. 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. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

Advantages Samsung Q910B over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
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Common

Product

Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
Samsung Q910B

Model

Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
Q910B

Brand

Nakamichi
Samsung

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.2.4
9.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

1000 (overall)
520 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
2

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround
DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

114.3 x 7.6 x 7.8/45.5 x 3 x 3.6
110.9x6x11.9/43.7x2.4x4.7

Weight, kg/pounds

2.7/6
5.3/11.9

Other

Release year

2022
2022
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
Samsung Q910B
Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
Samsung Q910B

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • worse
  • 6
  • 9.4
  • 6Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 eARC
  • 9.4Samsung Q910B