Bose
Bose Soundbar 900
Atmos · 9 drivers · ADAPTiQ
87
/ 100
From $899
VS
Bose Soundbar 900 wins by 1
Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Bose Soundbar 900 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Soundbar 900 lands at 87 and Samsung HW-Q700D at 86. That puts Bose Soundbar 900 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Compact width (~1050mm)
- ✓Excellent dialog clarity
- ✓AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…
- ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- ✓Compact 940mm wide
Bose Soundbar 900 87
vs 86 Samsung HW-Q700D
Score breakdown
Bose Soundbar 900
87 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 84
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Soundbar 900 | Samsung HW-Q700D |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 9 (5 dipole + 2 PhaseGuide + 1 woofer + 1 tweeter) | 7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub) |
| Channels | 5.0.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Atmos | Yes (PhaseGuide) | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.0, AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2 |
| Voice | Alexa + Google | Bixby |
| Width | 1050 mm | 940 mm |
Bose Soundbar 900
Pros
- +Compact width (~1050mm)
- +Excellent dialog clarity
- +AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −Atmos via PhaseGuide arrays (no upfiring)
- −Expensive vs feature-matched rivals
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
FAQ: Bose Soundbar 900 vs Samsung HW-Q700D
Which is better, Bose Soundbar 900 or Samsung HW-Q700D? +
Bose Soundbar 900 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ease.
Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +
At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.
Does Bose Soundbar 900 or Samsung HW-Q700D 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.