Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
$1399
89
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 3
Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 lands at 89 and Samsung HW-Q700D at 86. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…
- ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- ✓Compact 940mm wide
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 89
vs 86 Samsung HW-Q700D
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
value 0
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 | Samsung HW-Q700D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
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: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 vs Samsung HW-Q700D
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or Samsung HW-Q700D? +
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +
At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.
Does Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.