Samsung HW-S700D vs WiiM Bar Soundbar Comparison

Samsung HW-S700D vs WiiM Bar

Samsung HW-S700D

3.1-channel | $548

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WiiM Bar

3.0.2-channel | $479

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Samsung HW-S700D vs WiiM Bar: the short answer

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

Subwoofer: Included vs Optional
Streaming: Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect vs Wi-Fi + Google Cast, Spotify Connect
Height: 1.44 in vs 3.31 in

Reasons to choose WiiM Bar over Samsung HW-S700D

Channel layout: 3.0.2 vs 3.1
Height channels: 2 vs 0
DTS:X: Yes vs No
HDMI to the TV: eARC vs ARC

Side-by-Side Comparison

	Samsung HW-S700D	WiiM Bar
Channel layout Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.	3.1	3.0.2
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	Yes
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
Streaming	Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect	Wi-Fi + 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	Yes	Yes
Height Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.	1.44 in	3.31 in
Width / suits TVs from Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.	35.06 in / 43-inch	41.75 in / 50-inch
Drivers in the bar	6	8
Power (total, as published) Makers rate soundbar power differently, so the totals are not a like-for-like comparison.	—	135 W
Weight	2.2 lbs	11.02 lbs
List price	$548	$479

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 WiiM Bar. 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.

WiiM Bar Specifications

Sound
Channels	3.0.2
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	Yes
Drivers	Tweeters: 2" Dome (3); Midrange: 2" Height drivers (2); Woofers: 4.3125"x2.0" Cone (3); Enclosure: Passive Radiator
Power (bar, total)	135 watts
Subwoofer	Optional
Rear speakers	Optional
Virtual surround	Movie Mode
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Connections
HDMI to TV	eARC
HDMI inputs	0
HDMI version	2.1
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	RCA
USB	USB-A
Subwoofer output	Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	802.11ax
Bluetooth	Yes
Streaming	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	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	41.75 x 3.31 x 5 in / 1061 x 84 x 127 mm
Weight	11.02 lbs / 5 kg
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket included)
Warranty	1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price	$479

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

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