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Samsung HW-Q700D — 3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q700D

3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub

86
/ 100
From $599
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — $899
Bose

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

$899

86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q700D lands at 86 and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…

  • ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • ✓Compact 940mm wide

Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on ease (92 vs 86).

Sound

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the sound sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on sound (88 vs 86).

Features

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on features (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Samsung HW-Q700D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-Q700D more score per dollar ($599 vs $899).

Samsung HW-Q700D 86
vs
86 Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-Q700D
86
sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
design 0
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86
sound 86
features 84
ease 86
value 0
design 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-Q700D versus Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-Q700D Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Drivers
7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub)
—
Channels
3.1.2
—
Atmos
Yes
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2
—
Voice
Bixby
—
Width
940 mm
—

Samsung HW-Q700D

Pros
  • +Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • +Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • +Compact 940mm wide
Cons
  • −No DTS:X
  • −Atmos via 2 upfiring drivers (limited)
  • −Q-Symphony Samsung-only

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

FAQ: Samsung HW-Q700D vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Which is better, Samsung HW-Q700D or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +

At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.

Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +

At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Does Samsung HW-Q700D or Bose Smart Soundbar 900 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for ease of use, Samsung HW-Q700D or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on ease (92 vs 86). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Samsung HW-Q700D or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on sound (88 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.