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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
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Samsung HW-Q700A vs LG SP9YA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung HW-Q700A
LG SP9YA

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Samsung HW-Q700A Picture
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Channels
3.1.2
Channels
5.1.2

Variants

  • HW-Q700A (Black)
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Samsung HW-Q700A

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The LG SP9YA is better than the Samsung HW-Q700A. The LG is a 5.1.2 setup that reproduces a more extended low-bass. It supports more wireless playback options, and it comes with a room correction feature. It also has a better surrounds performance. However, the 3.1.2 Samsung comes with a graphic EQ for sound customization.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.5
8.0

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.4
8.3

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q700A Style photo - bar
LG SP9YA Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q700A Style photo - sub
LG SP9YA Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q700A Style photo - satellites
LG SP9YA Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q700A Dimensions photo - bar
LG SP9YA Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

38.6" (98.0 cm)
48.1" (122.2 cm)

Height  

2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)

Depth  

4.5" (11.5 cm)
5.8" (14.7 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q700A Dimensions photo - sub
LG SP9YA Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
8.7" (22.1 cm)

Height  

13.9" (35.3 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)

Depth  

11.9" (30.3 cm)
12.3" (31.2 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q700A Dimensions photo - satellites
LG SP9YA Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q700A Bar Mounting Holes
LG SP9YA Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q700A Satellite Mounting Holes
LG SP9YA Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No

Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q700A Build quality photo
LG SP9YA Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q700A In The Box photo
LG SP9YA In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.4
8.3

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q700A Stereo Setup
LG SP9YA Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

0.44
-0.26

Std. Err. 
 

2.95 dB
2.22 dB

Channels 
 

3.1.2
5.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

49.0 Hz
33.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.7
8.3

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

2
-1

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
1

Slope 
 

-0.14
-0.06

Std. Err. 
 

2.43 dB
2.18 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

45.6 Hz
33.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.42 dB
2.14 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.1
8.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.9 dB SPL
91.8 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.99 dB
0.92 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.0
7.0

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.70
0.65

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.84
3.19

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Center 
 

8.1
7.7

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q700A Center Setup
LG SP9YA Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.47
-1.47

Std. Err. 
 

3.05 dB
3.95 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

89.0 dB SPL
86.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.91
1.10

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.82
7.83

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Surround 5.1 
 

4.5
4.8

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q700A Surround Setup
LG SP9YA Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.13
1.67

Std. Err. 
 

2.50 dB
7.19 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.0 dB SPL
92.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.63
0.85

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.71
7.18

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.0
5.3

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q700A Height Setup
LG SP9YA Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

0.35
-0.12

Std. Err. 
 

3.92 dB
5.73 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

81.4 dB SPL
79.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.07
2.00

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.89
0.29

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

8.9
9.2

Room Correction 
 

Yes
Yes

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q700A Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
LG SP9YA Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q700A Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
LG SP9YA Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

Full HDMI In 
 

1
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

10
10

eARC 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
Yes

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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

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Latency 
 

7.9
7.5

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

51 ms
82 ms

Optical 
 

36 ms
66 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

-74 ms
75 ms

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Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
Yes

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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q700A Interface photo
LG SP9YA Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q700A Controls photo
LG SP9YA Controls photo

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Remote  

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q700A Remote photo
LG SP9YA Remote photo

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No

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