I had a chance to test and compare two models: Bose Soundbar 700 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Bose Soundbar 700 was rated 6.6, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Soundbar 700 has 3.0 and Q700B has 3.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Soundbar 700 via wired and wireless, but Q700B has wireless connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Bose Soundbar 700 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700B received 7 out of 10. The Soundbar 700 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Soundbar 700. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose Soundbar 700 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700B. As in the Soundbar 700, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Soundbar 700 at 6 out of 10, while the Q700B was rated 8/10. The manufacturer of the Soundbar 700 provides a device control application. The Bose Soundbar 700 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q700B. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Soundbar 700 was rated 4/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.