Samsung Q700C vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900

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Q700C vs Smart Soundbar 900 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung Q700C
7.4
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
8.4
9
9
Multichannel surround
10
6

Samsung Q700C vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review

Samsung Q700C
vs
Bose Smart Soundbar 900

To get acquainted with the specs of the devices, we suggest you familiarize with the comparison of Samsung Q700C and Bose Smart Soundbar 900. It shows us that the Smart Soundbar 900 is a better choice as a home soundbar than the Q700C. According to the results of our comparison, Q700C received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Smart Soundbar 900 was rated 8.4 points.

Advantages Samsung Q700C over Bose Smart Soundbar 900

  • Separate subwoofer provided
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support

Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 900 over Samsung Q700C

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

Each of the compared models received 8 points for the audio features.

Q700C
8
Smart Soundbar 900
8

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the Q700C and the Smart Soundbar 900.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the Q700C has 3.1.2 channels, while the Smart Soundbar 900 has 5.1.2 channels.

Q700C Smart Soundbar 900
Built-in channels3.1.25.1.2
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W320 (overall)N/A
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionswirelesshas not

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. The Q700C comes with an external subwoofer. Samsung Q700C has the ability to handle wireless connections from an external subwoofer, while Bose Smart Soundbar 900 only has wired connections.

Q700C Smart Soundbar 900
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswired

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The Q700C received rating 10 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the Smart Soundbar 900, in the same category, earned 6 out of 10 points.

Q700C
10
Smart Soundbar 900
6

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in Q700C.

Q700C Smart Soundbar 900
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

Q700C
0
Smart Soundbar 900
10

The popular Spotify service is available on both soundbars. The streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud, it is possible to listen to each of soundbars.

Q700C Smart Soundbar 900
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, SoundCloudPandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: Samsung Q700C was rated 10 out of 10, and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 was rated 9 out of 10.

Q700C
10
Smart Soundbar 900
9

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on both devices.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The competitors in this comparison has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

Q700C Smart Soundbar 900
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The ability to control the soundbar using the application is implemented in each of the competitors. Both soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

Q700C Smart Soundbar 900
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

Q700C Smart Soundbar 900
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in111x6x11.9/43.7x2.4x4.7N/A
Weight, kg/pounds4.8/10.6N/A
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