Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
Bose Soundbar 900 wins by 1
Bose
Bose Soundbar 900
Atmos · 9 drivers · ADAPTiQ
87
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Bose Soundbar 900 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q700D lands at 86 and Bose Soundbar 900 at 87. That puts Bose Soundbar 900 ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Bose Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Compact width (~1050mm)
- ✓Excellent dialog clarity
- ✓AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Samsung HW-Q700D 86
vs 87 Bose Soundbar 900
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
Bose Soundbar 900
87 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-Q700D | Bose Soundbar 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub) | 9 (5 dipole + 2 PhaseGuide + 1 woofer + 1 tweeter) |
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 5.0.2 |
| Atmos | Yes | Yes (PhaseGuide) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.0, AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Voice | Bixby | Alexa + Google |
| Width | 940 mm | 1050 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
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
FAQ: Samsung HW-Q700D vs Bose Soundbar 900
Which is better, Samsung HW-Q700D or Bose Soundbar 900? +
Bose Soundbar 900 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Bose Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ease.
Does Samsung HW-Q700D or Bose Soundbar 900 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.