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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. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. 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. Physical Inputs - 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
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Samsung HW-Q70R vs Samsung HW-Q70T

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung HW-Q70R
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Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:47 PM

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Variants

  • HW-Q70R
  • HW-Q70T (Black)

Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q70R

Samsung HW-Q70T

The Samsung HW-Q70R is the previous version of the Samsung HW-Q70T, but it performs slightly better in some regards. They're both very similar 3.1.2 setups that support Atmos. However, the Q70R's bass extends deeper than the Q70T, so it doesn't sound as bright. As a result, the Q70R will do a better job reproducing the deep rumble and thump in action-packed movie scenes and bass-heavy music. However, the Q70T has a slightly better surround performance, which is good for movie lovers.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.8
7.5

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.5
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q70R Style photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q70R Style photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - sub
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q70R Style photo - satellites
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q70R Dimensions photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

43.3" (110.0 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)

Height  

2.2" (5.5 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)

Depth  

4.0" (10.1 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q70R Dimensions photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.9" (20.1 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.4 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)

Depth  

15.7" (39.8 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q70R Dimensions photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q70R Back photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q70R Back photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q70R Back photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q70R Build quality photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q70R In The Box photo
Samsung HW-Q70T In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

N/A
N/A
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.5
7.9

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q70R Stereo Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.53
-0.22

Std. Err. 
 

2.43 dB
2.25 dB

Channels 
 

3.1.2
3.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.5
7.9

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
0

Slope 
 

-0.53
-0.22

Std. Err. 
 

2.43 dB
2.25 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.67 dB
2.84 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.8
7.9

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.6 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.14 dB
1.88 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.5
7.8

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.52
0.38

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.91
1.97
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Center 
 

8.3
8.2

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q70R Center Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.32
0.22

Std. Err. 
 

2.43 dB
3.33 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.0 dB SPL
92.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.94
0.37

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.45
1.78
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Surround 5.1 
 

3.2
4.1

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q70R Surround Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-1.68
-0.95

Std. Err. 
 

5.62 dB
3.30 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.2 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.66
0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.06
1.62

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.9
4.8

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q70R Height Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

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

Slope 
 

1.00
1.35

Std. Err. 
 

4.70 dB
7.73 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

89.3 dB SPL
86.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.96
0.70

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.54
1.21
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

5.9
5.5

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q70R Physical inputs bar photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q70R Physical inputs bar photo 2
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs 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
No

Ethernet 
 

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 
 

7.8
9.7

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

94 ms
-1 ms

Optical 
 

74 ms
-10 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

-19 ms
-30 ms

Wireless Playback 
 

8.0
8.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No
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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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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q70R Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q70R Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q70R Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q70R Physical controls satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q70R Interface photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q70R Controls photo
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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q70R Remote photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No
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App 
 

App image  

Samsung HW-Q70R App image
Samsung HW-Q70T App image

App Name  

Samsung SmartThings
Samsung SmartThings

iOS  

Yes
Yes

Android  

Yes
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

Some
Some

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes
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