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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Bose Smart Soundbar 700 vs Samsung HW-Q800A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Bose Smart Soundbar 700
Samsung HW-Q800A

Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Bose Smart Soundbar 700 Picture
Samsung HW-Q800A Picture

Variants

  • Smart Soundbar 700 (Arctic White)
  • Smart Soundbar 700 (Black)
  • HW-Q800A (Black)

Our Verdict

Bose Smart Soundbar 700

Samsung HW-Q800A

The Samsung HW-Q800A is a better 3.1.2 setup than the 3.0 Bose Smart Soundbar 700. The Samsung has a dedicated subwoofer, which helps it produce a more extended low bass. Unlike the Bose, it also supports Dolby Atmos content, even though its height performance is sub-par. It has a wider selection of sound enhancement features, including a graphic EQ and presets that let you customize its sound profile. However, the Bose has a wider soundstage, and there's less compression present when it's pushed to max volume. You can also upgrade it with a sub and satellites as the Bose Smart Soundbar 700 with Speakers + Bass Module.

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