Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
Sonos Arc Ultra wins by 6
Sonos
Sonos Arc Ultra
9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC
92
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q700D lands at 86 and Sonos Arc Ultra at 92. That puts Sonos Arc Ultra ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Sonos Arc Ultra if…
- ✓Massive bass without a sub
- ✓9.1.4 channel processing
- ✓Easy TrueCinema tuning
Samsung HW-Q700D 86
vs 92 Sonos Arc Ultra
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
design 0
Sonos Arc Ultra
92 sound 94
features 90
ease 90
value 0
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-Q700D | Sonos Arc Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub) | 14 + Sound Motion woofers |
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 9.1.4 |
| Atmos | Yes | Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2 | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 |
| Voice | Bixby | — |
| Width | 940 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
Sonos Arc Ultra
Pros
- +Massive bass without a sub
- +9.1.4 channel processing
- +Easy TrueCinema tuning
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −App glitches
- −Expensive
FAQ: Samsung HW-Q700D vs Sonos Arc Ultra
Which is better, Samsung HW-Q700D or Sonos Arc Ultra? +
Sonos Arc Ultra scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Sonos Arc Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Sonos Arc Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Samsung HW-Q700D or Sonos Arc Ultra 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.