Samsung HW-S700D vs Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Soundbar Comparison

Samsung HW-S700D vs Klipsch Flexus CORE 200

Samsung HW-S700D

3.1-channel | $548

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Klipsch Flexus CORE 200

3.1.2-channel | $575

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Samsung HW-S700D vs Klipsch Flexus CORE 200: the short answer

Across 12 features we can compare from the published specs, the Samsung HW-S700D comes out ahead on 4 and the Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 on 3. The biggest difference for movies is height: the Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 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 Samsung HW-S700D over Klipsch Flexus CORE 200

Subwoofer: Included vs Optional
Streaming: Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect vs Bluetooth only
Voice assistant: Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional vs No
Height: 1.44 in vs 3.06 in

Reasons to choose Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 over Samsung HW-S700D

Channel layout: 3.1.2 vs 3.1
Height channels: 2 vs 0
HDMI to the TV: eARC vs ARC

Side-by-Side Comparison

	Samsung HW-S700D	Klipsch Flexus CORE 200
Channel layout Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.	3.1	3.1.2
Height channels Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.	0	2
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.	ARC	eARC
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.	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	Bluetooth only
Voice assistant Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.	Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional	No
Dialogue enhancement	Yes	Yes
Height Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.	1.44 in	3.06 in
Width / suits TVs from Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.	35.06 in / 43-inch	43.94 in / 55-inch
Drivers in the bar	6	9
Power (total, as published) Makers rate soundbar power differently, so the totals are not a like-for-like comparison.	—	185 W
Weight	2.2 lbs	18.7 lbs
List price	$548	$575

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-S700D, the dashed outline the Klipsch Flexus CORE 200. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Samsung HW-S700D Specifications

Sound
Channels	3.1
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	No
Drivers	Tweeters: Dome (1); Midrange: Cone (5); Subwoofer: 6" Cone; Enclosure: Sealed
Subwoofer	Included
Rear speakers	Optional
Virtual surround	3D Surround
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Connections
HDMI to TV	ARC
HDMI inputs	0
Optical inputs	No
Analogue input	No
USB	No
Subwoofer output	Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	802.11ac
Bluetooth	Yes
Streaming	AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music
Voice control	Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional
App	Apple iOS, Android
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	Yes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	35.06 x 1.44 x 1.56 in / 891 x 37 x 40 mm
Weight	2.2 lbs / 1 kg
Subwoofer size	8.13 x 13.88 x 12.06 in (W x H x D), 13.2 lbs
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket included)
Warranty	1 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.

Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Specifications

Sound
Channels	3.1.2
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	No
Drivers	Tweeters: 0.75" Horn-Loaded (1); Midrange: 2.25" Full-Range Cone (6); Woofers: 4" Cone (2); Enclosure: Sealed
Power (bar, total)	185 watts
Frequency response	43-20K Hz
Subwoofer	Optional
Rear speakers	Optional
Virtual surround	Movie Mode
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Room correction	No
Connections
HDMI to TV	eARC
HDMI inputs	0
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	No
USB	USB-C
Subwoofer output	Mono-RCA
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Voice control	No
App	Apple iOS, Android
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	43.94 x 3.06 x 4.94 in / 1116 x 78 x 126 mm
Weight	18.7 lbs / 8.48 kg
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket included)
Warranty	2 Years parts, 2 Years labour
List price	$575

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

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