Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 3
Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
$1399
89
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q700D lands at 86 and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 89. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 3 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Samsung HW-Q700D 86
vs 89 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
design 0
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89 sound 89
features 87
ease 86
value 0
design 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-Q700D | Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub) | — |
| Channels | 3.1.2 | — |
| Atmos | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2 | — |
| 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
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Samsung HW-Q700D vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Which is better, Samsung HW-Q700D or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does Samsung HW-Q700D or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.