Bose Soundbar 500 vs Samsung Q700B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Bose Soundbar 500 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Bose Soundbar 500 was rated 7.4, 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 Soundbar 500 has 3.0 and Q700B has 3.1.2. 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 6 out of 10 received the Bose Soundbar 500 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700B received 7 out of 10. The Soundbar 500 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Soundbar 500. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose Soundbar 500 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700B. As in the Soundbar 500, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. The manufacturer of the Soundbar 500 provides a device control application. The Bose Soundbar 500 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. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Soundbar 500 was rated 4/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Bose Soundbar 500 over Samsung Q700B

Advantages Samsung Q700B over Bose Soundbar 500