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  3. Samsung HW-QS700F vs Denon Home Sound Bar 550
Samsung HW-QS700F vs Denon Home Sound Bar 550
Samsung HW-QS700F

3.1.2-channel | $698

Samsung HW-QS700F
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Denon Home Sound Bar 550

4.0-channel | $699

Denon Home Sound Bar 550
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Samsung HW-QS700F vs Denon Home Sound Bar 550: the short answer

We can compare 13 features from the published specs. The Samsung HW-QS700F is ahead on 5, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 on 1, and 7 are ties. The biggest difference for movies is height: the Samsung HW-QS700F has 2 ceiling-firing channels and the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 has none. Only the Samsung HW-QS700F comes with a subwoofer, which matters when comparing the prices.

Reasons to choose Samsung HW-QS700F over Denon Home Sound Bar 550
  • Channel layout: 3.1.2 vs 4.0
  • Height channels: 2 vs 0
  • Subwoofer: Included vs Optional
  • Streaming: Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect vs Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
  • Height: 2 in vs 2.94 in
Reasons to choose Denon Home Sound Bar 550 over Samsung HW-QS700F
  • DTS:X: Yes vs No
Side-by-Side Comparison
Samsung HW-QS700FDenon Home Sound Bar 550
Channel layout
Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.		 3.1.2 4.0
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 Yes
HDMI to the TV
eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.		 eARC eARC
HDMI inputs
A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.		 1 1
Video pass-through 4K 4K
Subwoofer
Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.		 Included Optional
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, 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 Yes Yes
Height
Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.		 2 in 2.94 in
Width / suits TVs from
Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.		 45.69 in / 55-inch 25.63 in / 32-inch
Drivers in the bar 8 6
Weight 9.7 lbs 7.3 lbs
List price $698 $699

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 Samsung HW-QS700F, the dashed outline the Denon Home Sound Bar 550. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Samsung HW-QS700F Specifications

Sound
Channels3.1.2
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XNo
DriversTweeters: Dome (3); Woofers: Cones (5); Subwoofer: 6.5" Cone; Enclosure: Sealed(Bar),Radiator(Sub)
SubwooferIncluded
Rear speakersOptional
Virtual surroundSurround
Dialogue enhancementYes
Night modeNo
Connections
HDMI to TVeARC
HDMI inputs1
Video pass-through4K
HDMI version2.1
Optical inputsYes
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)45.69 x 2 x 4.75 in / 1161 x 51 x 121 mm
Weight9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg
Subwoofer size9.81 x 9.94 x 10.44 in (W x H x D), 10.6 lbs
Wall mountingYes (bracket included)
Warranty1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price$698

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

Denon Home Sound Bar 550 Specifications

Sound
Channels4.0
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
DriversTweeters: 0.75" Dome (2); Midrange: 2.1875" Cone (4); Woofers: 2"x3.5" Passive Radiators; Enclosure: Passive Radiator
SubwooferOptional
Rear speakersOptional
Virtual surroundVirtual Surround
Dialogue enhancementYes
Night modeYes
Room correctionNo
Connections
HDMI to TVeARC
HDMI inputs1
Video pass-through4K
HDMI version2.0b
Optical inputsYes
Analogue input3.5mm
USBUSB-A
Subwoofer outputWireless
HDMI CECYes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi802.11ac
StreamingAirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn
Voice controlAlexa built-in, Google Assistant optional
AppApple iOS, Android
Remote includedYes
Learns TV remotePre-programmed
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)25.63 x 2.94 x 4.69 in / 651 x 75 x 119 mm
Weight7.3 lbs / 3.31 kg
Wall mountingYes (no bracket supplied)
Warranty2 Years parts, 2 Years labour
List price$699

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

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