Bose Soundbar 700 vs Samsung Q60C review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Bose Soundbar 700 vs Samsung Q60C that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, Soundbar 700 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60C.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Bose Soundbar 700 has 3.0 versus 3.1 for the Samsung Q60C. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Soundbar 700 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the Q60C - wireless. The Bose Soundbar 700 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60C 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the Soundbar 700.
Connectivity
Only the Bose Soundbar 700 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Bose Soundbar 700 has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung Q60C. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the Soundbar 700 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the Soundbar 700. A built-in microphone is present only on the Soundbar 700. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q60C has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q60C. For multichannel surround Bose Soundbar 700 got a rating of 4, and Samsung Q60C 10 out of 10.
Advantages Bose Soundbar 700 over Samsung Q60C
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
Advantages Samsung Q60C over Bose Soundbar 700
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- 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
- 6.6Bose Soundbar 700
- 5.8Samsung Q60C
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