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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Samsung HW-S700D
Bose Smart Soundbar

3.0.2-channel | $549

Bose Smart Soundbar
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Samsung HW-S700D

3.1-channel | $548

Samsung HW-S700D
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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Samsung HW-S700D: the short answer

We can compare 12 features from the published specs. The Bose Smart Soundbar is ahead on 3, the Samsung HW-S700D on 3, and 6 are ties. The biggest difference for movies is height: the Bose Smart Soundbar has 2 ceiling-firing channels and the Samsung HW-S700D has none. Only the Samsung HW-S700D comes with a subwoofer, which matters when comparing the prices.

Reasons to choose Bose Smart Soundbar over Samsung HW-S700D
  • Channel layout: 3.0.2 vs 3.1
  • Height channels: 2 vs 0
  • HDMI to the TV: eARC vs ARC
Reasons to choose Samsung HW-S700D over Bose Smart Soundbar
  • Subwoofer: Included vs Optional
  • Dialogue enhancement: Yes vs No
  • Height: 1.44 in vs 2.19 in
Side-by-Side Comparison
Bose Smart SoundbarSamsung HW-S700D
Channel layout
Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.		 3.0.2 3.1
Height channels
Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.		 2 0
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
DTS:X No No
HDMI to the TV
eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.		 eARC ARC
HDMI inputs
A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.		 0 0
Subwoofer
Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.		 Optional Included
Rear speakers
Real rear speakers put effects behind you; without them surround is simulated from the front.		 Optional Optional
Room correction No —
Streaming Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect
Voice assistant
Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.		 Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional
Dialogue enhancement No Yes
Height
Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.		 2.19 in 1.44 in
Width / suits TVs from
Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.		 27.38 in / 32-inch 35.06 in / 43-inch
Drivers in the bar 5 6
Weight 6.9 lbs 2.2 lbs
List price $549 $548

Green marks the better figure where one is better. Dashes are specs the maker does not publish.

Size: Both Soundbars in Front of a TV

Drawn to scale. The solid bar is the Bose Smart Soundbar, the dashed outline the Samsung HW-S700D. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Bose Smart Soundbar Specifications

Sound
Channels3.0.2
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XNo
DriversTweeters: Dome (1); Midrange: Cone (4); Enclosure: Ported
SubwooferOptional
Rear speakersOptional
Virtual surroundTrueSpace
Dialogue enhancementNo
Night modeNo
Room correctionNo
Connections
HDMI to TVeARC
HDMI inputs0
HDMI version2.0b
Optical inputsYes
Analogue inputNo
USBNo
Subwoofer output3.5mm (Proprietary)
HDMI CECYes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi802.11ac
BluetoothYes
StreamingAirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn
Voice controlAlexa built-in, Google Assistant optional
AppApple iOS, Android
Remote includedYes
Learns TV remoteNo
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)27.38 x 2.19 x 4.63 in / 696 x 56 x 118 mm
Weight6.9 lbs / 3.13 kg
Wall mountingYes (bracket sold separately)
Warranty1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price$549

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

Samsung HW-S700D Specifications

Sound
Channels3.1
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XNo
DriversTweeters: Dome (1); Midrange: Cone (5); Subwoofer: 6" Cone; Enclosure: Sealed
SubwooferIncluded
Rear speakersOptional
Virtual surround3D Surround
Dialogue enhancementYes
Night modeYes
Connections
HDMI to TVARC
HDMI inputs0
Optical inputsNo
Analogue inputNo
USBNo
Subwoofer outputWireless
HDMI CECYes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi802.11ac
BluetoothYes
StreamingAirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music
Voice controlAlexa built-in, Google Assistant optional
AppApple iOS, Android
Remote includedYes
Learns TV remoteYes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)35.06 x 1.44 x 1.56 in / 891 x 37 x 40 mm
Weight2.2 lbs / 1 kg
Subwoofer size8.13 x 13.88 x 12.06 in (W x H x D), 13.2 lbs
Wall mountingYes (bracket included)
Warranty1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price$548

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

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