The Samsung HW-Q70T is a versatile soundbar that does a good job reproducing most types of audio content. It has a neutral, well-balanced sound that makes it suitable for most uses, though it lacks a bit of bass. On the upside, this bar can get loud and it performs reasonably well at max volume. It supports Atmos content and uses two up-firing speakers on the bar to simulate height. However, it downmixes surround content to stereo, so it won't provide the most immersive movie-watching experience. Overall, this well-built soundbar should please a wide variety of listeners.
Our Verdict
The Samsung HW-Q70T is good for mixed usage. This soundbar performs well with most audio content. Its well-balanced sound profile lacks a bit of sub-bass, which may be noticeable with bass-heavy music and movies, but it does offer sound customization features. Its dedicated center channel makes it suitable for dialogue-heavy content like podcasts and TV shows. It also supports surround and Atmos content, but it won't provide the most immersive listening experience.
- 7-band graphic EQ with presets.
- Very well-built design.
- Good stereo sound profile.
- Poor surround performance.
- Lacks sub-bass.
- No night mode/auto volume feature.
The Samsung HW-Q70T is great for dialogue-heavy content. It has a well-balanced sound, especially in the mid-range, which is excellent for reproducing dialogue-heavy content like podcasts and TV shows. It also has a dialogue enhancement feature that can make voices sound more crisp and clear.
- Good stereo sound profile.
- Dialogue enhancement feature.
- No night mode/auto volume feature.
The Samsung HW-Q70T is good for music. This soundbar has a well-balanced sound that should be suitable for most music genres. On the downside, it lacks a bit of sub-bass, which may be disappointing for fans of bass-heavy music like EDM and hip-hop. However, you can customize the sound of the bar using its four EQ presets and 7-band graphic EQ. You can also connect your devices to the bar using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to wirelessly stream your favorite songs.
- 7-band graphic EQ with presets.
- Good stereo sound profile.
- Bluetooth compatible.
- Lacks sub-bass.
The Samsung HW-Q70T is decent for movies. While this soundbar has a decently well-balanced sound profile, it lacks a bit of sub-bass needed to reproduce the deep thump and rumble in your favorite movies. On the upside, this bar can get loud, and it doesn't have a lot of compression at max volume. It can play Atmos content, and two up-firing speakers on the bar help to simulate height. Though it supports surround content, it won't provide the most immersive experience.
- Supports Atmos content.
- Poor surround performance.
- Lacks sub-bass.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 09, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Sep 21, 2020: The Dynamics tests have been reconducted due to a value input bug.
- Updated Aug 04, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Jul 30, 2020: Early access published.
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The Samsung HW-Q70T is a 3.1.2 setup from Samsung's 2020 lineup. It has similar performance and a similar design to the 2019 Samsung HW-Q70R, but its default sound profile is slightly brighter. Unlike some of the other Samsung soundbars, it supports Dolby Atmos content. However, its surround performance isn't as immersive as soundbars with dedicated rear speakers, like the Samsung HW-Q90R. See our recommendations for the best soundbars, the best soundbars for movies, and the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.
The Samsung HW-Q70T is a better overall soundbar than the Samsung HW-Q60T. The Q60T's default sound profile is a little bass-heavy, so if you like a more neutral sound out-of-the-box, you may prefer the Q70T. On the upside, both soundbars come with a graphic EQ that lets you tweak the sound to match your preferences. Unlike the Q70T, the Q60T doesn't support Dolby Atmos content, which can be disappointing for movie fans. It also has fewer connectivity options compared to the Q70T, and there's no app.
The Samsung HW-Q70R is the previous version of the Samsung HW-Q70T, but it performs slightly better in some regards. They're both very similar 3.1.2 setups that support Atmos. However, the Q70R's bass extends deeper than the Q70T, so it doesn't sound as bright. As a result, the Q70R will do a better job reproducing the deep rumble and thump in action-packed movie scenes and bass-heavy music. However, the Q70T has a slightly better surround performance, which is good for movie lovers.
The Samsung HW-Q70T is a slightly better soundbar than the Sony HT-G700. The Sony struggles to produce a thumpy low-bass, which may be disappointing to fans of bass-heavy music like EDM and hip-hop. While both soundbars can get loud, the Sony has much more compression at max volume, so it won't sound as clear. While the Sony comes with seven EQ presets to help you customize your sound, the Samsung has more customization options like a 7-band graphic EQ. However, unlike the Samsung, the Sony comes with a night mode feature that helps keep the volume at the same level between different programs.
The Samsung HW-Q700A is a better soundbar than the Samsung HW-Q70T. The HW-Q700A has better soundstage and height channel performances. It also comes with more sound enhancement features, including an auto-volume mode to help balance the volume level across different programs. Also, it supports Apple AirPlay, unlike the HW-Q70T.
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