Design and build:

Samsung Q600B and Q700B are large soundbars that will be a good fit with large TVs of 65 to 75” or 80” sizes. They are wall mountable and come with needed hardware. The soundbars have a plastic body and are covered with metal grille. They are available in standard black color. Overall, the build quality is good and seems long lasting.

Performance:

Samsung HW-Q600B and HW-Q700B are 3.1.2 channel soundbars that comes with an independent subwoofer. They have a total of 9 drivers driven by 160W of power. They are expandable with surround speakers. The soundbars are similar in many aspects. Along with the same channel configuration, they have Acoustic Beam Technology. This works with up-firing drivers to deliver effective and convincing height effects.

Samsung Q600B has detailed high ends and rich mids. A 6” subwoofer driver produces tight bass, but it will definitely not shake your room. The soundbar has good out of the box accuracy. It has a balanced audio profile. It has a wide soundfield that is decent and accurate. Although it has a high SPL of greater than 95 dB, it is suitable for compact spaces rooms. It is not recommended to play the bar at higher volumes that might reveal distortions.

While the soundbar does not excel in terms of surrounds, you have the option to connect additional surround or rear speakers. Height effects are good and present. It makes movies and music enjoyable. It has low latency, so it is suitable for watching videos and movies. It uses SpaceFit room calibration feature to optimize the sound and this is similar for the Q700B as well.

Samsung Q700B Dolby Atmos soundbar has sonic accuracy. It tries to create a cinematic environment while playing movies. It has Active Voice Amplifier feature that boosts and enhances the voice where needed. The 6.5” subwoofer brings the details in the lower frequencies. This makes movie effects quite enjoyable. It has a broad and engaging soundstage where the sound will follow movements on screen.

The soundbar supports hi-res content and is suitable for different music genres. Although it might not deliver audiophile grade sound, the bar is still convincing and gives an enthralling experience. Atmos sound is powerful enough to be noticeable. This is much needed while watching movies. It has good 3D sound and is suitable for small to mid-sized rooms.

Compared to Samsung Q600B, the Q700B will be able to deliver more powerful sound when paired with Samsung SWA-9500 surround speakers. It has up-firing drivers compared to the SWA-9200 speaker that is pairable with Q600B. Both the bars excel in dialogue reproduction. With independent center channel, the voices are loud and clear. They also offer a voice improvement option.

Features: 

Samsung Q600B and Q700B can connect to TVs wirelessly via Bluetooth. They have Tap Sound feature where you can tap the smartphone on the bar to stream content instantly. When paired with specific Samsung TV models, these soundbars will play in sync. This is due to Q-Symphony feature. Comparing Samsung Q600B vs Q700B, the 700B has HDMI 2.1 with VRR and ALLM. This means it will be a good option to play games.

Unlike the Samsung Q600B, the Q700B has Airplay 2 and Chromecast support. Airplay 2 is great for Apple users where they can play contents from Apple devices and apps. On the other hand, Chromecast opens doors to multiroom audio system with other Chromecast supported speakers. It also gives users access to Internet Radio and other popular apps like Pandora, Tidal, etc.

Connectivity:

The soundbars have optical in, HDMI in and HDMI out ports. Comparing Samsung Q700B vs Q600B, the 600B does not have Wi-Fi whereas the 700B has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This makes the Samsung Q700B more versatile in terms of contents. With internet access, it can stream files from major streaming platforms like Tidal, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, etc.

Control options:

Samsung Q600B and Q700B bars have remote controls that comes in handy to control the bar from a distance. Users can also use the TV remote of Samsung TVs to control the basic controls of the bar. With the Q700B, you can use the SmartThings mobile app as well. They have physical controls as well like input change, volume and power control.

Comparing the Q600B vs Q700B, the Q600B does not have any voice support. With Q700B model, Alexa is built-in and since it has Chromecast users can also use Google Assistant. For that you need to purchase 3^rd party voice enabled device.

Settings:

Samsung Q600B has sub, rear and height level adjustments. It also has night mode and virtual surround sound. There are also bass and treble adjustment along with different sound modes like 3D Surround, Adaptive Sound, Game Pro and stereo mode. This is similar for the Q700B.

Cost:

Comparing Samsung Q600B vs Q700B, the Q600B is cheaper than the Q700B. Samsung Q700B is almost double the price of that of Q600B. The 600B model is a good option for users who are tight on budget.

FAQ:

What advantages should I get when I pair the Samsung soundbar with Samsung TV?

While other TV brand users can take advantage of good audio quality, Samsung TV users will get more. They can use Tap Sound, Active Voice Amplifier, SpaceFit and Q-Symphony features.