Bose Soundbar 500 vs Samsung HW-Q70R: Which Soundbar Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Updated Jan 06, 2026 08:53 PM

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Updated Sep 24, 2024 01:30 PM

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Our Verdict

Bose Soundbar 500

Samsung HW-Q70R

The Samsung HW-Q70R performs better overall than the Bose Soundbar 500. Although they have similarly great build quality, the Samsung is more versatile, supports Dolby Atmos, and offers more connectivity options. However, the Bose is smaller, and you can easily upgrade the setup if you decide you need a subwoofer and satellites.

Variants

Soundbar 500

HW-Q70R

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Standard

Soundbar 500

Standard

HW-Q70R

Standard

Soundbar 500

Standard

HW-Q70R

Standard

Soundbar 500

Standard

HW-Q70R

Standard

Soundbar 500

Standard

HW-Q70R

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Soundbar 500

Standard

HW-Q70R

Main Differences for

Mixed Usage

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

Dialogue/TV Shows

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Music

0.0

0.0

Movies

0.0

0.0

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

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Width

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

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Width

N/A

N/A

Height

N/A

N/A

Depth

N/A

N/A

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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

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Bar Mounting

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Back - Subwoofer

Back photo - sub

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Enclosure

Locked

Locked

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Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

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Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality photo

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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HDMI Cable Length

Lock m (Lock ft)

Lock m (Lock ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length

N/A

N/A

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Stereo Setup

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Raw Frequency Response

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Frequency Response Small

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Tested Preset

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

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Suggested Preset

Locked

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

Lock

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

Stereo Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Crosstalk

Bose Soundbar 500 Crosstalk Sample

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Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

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SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

THD

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Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Center

N/A

N/A

Center Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Surround 5.1

N/A

N/A

Surround Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

7.1 Rears

Locked

Locked

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Height (Atmos)

N/A

N/A

Height Setup

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H Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

N/A

Lock

Std. Err.

N/A

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

N/A

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

N/A

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

N/A

Lock

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Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar

Physical inputs bar photo 1

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Physical inputs bar photo 2

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Optical Audio In

Locked

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

Locked

RCA In

Locked

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

N/A

eARC

Locked

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

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Latency

N/A

N/A

Latency Video

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ARC

Lock ms

Lock ms

Optical

Lock ms

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

N/A

Lock ms

Wireless Playback

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Locked

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity - Subwoofer

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

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Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

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Sub Wireless

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity - Satellites

Physical inputs satellites photo 1

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Physical controls satellites photo 1

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Sat Wireless

Locked

Locked

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

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Display

Locked

Locked

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Universal Remote

Locked

Locked

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Locked

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App

App image

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App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

Acts As A Remote

Locked

Locked

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Locked

Locked

Casts Device Files

Locked

Locked

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Other Features

Power Saving

Locked

Locked

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Locked

Locked

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