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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
Sonos Arc Ultra wins by 6
Sonos Arc Ultra — 9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC
Sonos

Sonos Arc Ultra

9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC

92
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Sonos Arc Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q700D lands at 86 and Sonos Arc Ultra at 92. That puts Sonos Arc Ultra ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…

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

Pick Sonos Arc Ultra if…

  • ✓Massive bass without a sub
  • ✓9.1.4 channel processing
  • ✓Easy TrueCinema tuning
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound

Sonos Arc Ultra

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Arc Ultra leads on sound (94 vs 88).

Ease of use

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on ease (92 vs 90).

Features

Sonos Arc Ultra

Compared on the features sub-score

Sonos Arc Ultra leads on features (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Samsung HW-Q700D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-Q700D more score per dollar ($599 vs $999).

Samsung HW-Q700D 86
vs
92 Sonos Arc Ultra

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-Q700D
86
sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
design 0
Sonos Arc Ultra
92
sound 94
features 90
ease 90
value 0
design 92

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-Q700D versus Sonos Arc Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-Q700D Sonos Arc Ultra
Drivers
7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub)
14 + Sound Motion woofers
Channels
3.1.2
9.1.4
Atmos
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2
eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0
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

Sonos Arc Ultra

Pros
  • +Massive bass without a sub
  • +9.1.4 channel processing
  • +Easy TrueCinema tuning
Cons
  • −No DTS:X
  • −App glitches
  • −Expensive

FAQ: Samsung HW-Q700D vs Sonos Arc Ultra

Which is better, Samsung HW-Q700D or Sonos Arc Ultra? +

Sonos Arc Ultra scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Sonos Arc Ultra worth the price? +

At $999, Sonos Arc Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Samsung HW-Q700D or Sonos Arc Ultra 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 sound, Samsung HW-Q700D or Sonos Arc Ultra? +

Sonos Arc Ultra — leads on sound (94 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for ease of use, Samsung HW-Q700D or Sonos Arc Ultra? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on ease (92 vs 90). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.