Samsung HW-Q700A vs LG SP9YA: Which Soundbar Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jan 12, 2024 07:43 PM

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Channels 3.1.2

Channels 5.1.2

Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q700A

LG SP9YA

The LG SP9YA is better than the Samsung HW-Q700A. The LG is a 5.1.2 setup that reproduces a more extended low-bass. It supports more wireless playback options, and it comes with a room correction feature. It also has a better surrounds performance. However, the 3.1.2 Samsung comes with a graphic EQ for sound customization.

Variants

HW-Q700A (Black)

SP9YA (Black)

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Black

HW-Q700A

Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q700A

Black

SP9YA

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Black

SP9YA

Black

HW-Q700A

Black

SP9YA

Black

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Main Differences for

Mixed Usage

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

7.5

8.0

Stereo Frequency Response

7.4

8.3

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

7.5

8.0

Dialogue/TV Shows

7.8

8.2

Music

7.5

8.2

Movies

7.4

7.7

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless

Yes

Enclosure

Ported

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

38.6" (98.0 cm)

48.1" (122.2 cm)

Height

2.4" (6.0 cm)

2.3" (5.8 cm)

Depth

4.5" (11.5 cm)

5.8" (14.7 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.0" (20.4 cm)

8.7" (22.1 cm)

Height

13.9" (35.3 cm)

15.4" (39.0 cm)

Depth

11.9" (30.3 cm)

12.3" (31.2 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

N/A

Height

N/A

Depth

N/A

Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar

Yes

Bar Brackets Included

Yes

Mountable Satellites

Satellite Brackets Included

Build Quality

8.0

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

7.4

8.3

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Tested Preset

Standard

Slope

0.44

-0.26

Std. Err.

2.95 dB

2.22 dB

Channels

3.1.2

5.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension

49.0 Hz

33.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

7.7

8.3

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

-1

Suggested Treble Setting

Slope

-0.14

-0.06

Std. Err.

2.43 dB

2.18 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

45.6 Hz

33.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

7.5

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.42 dB

2.14 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

7.1

8.0

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

92.9 dB SPL

91.8 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

2.99 dB

0.92 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

7.0

THD

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.70

0.65

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.84

3.19

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Center

8.1

7.7

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

0.47

-1.47

Std. Err.

3.05 dB

3.95 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

89.0 dB SPL

86.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.91

1.10

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.82

7.83

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Surround 5.1

4.5

4.8

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Stereo (Downmix)

Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)

Slope

-0.13

1.67

Std. Err.

2.50 dB

7.19 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

94.0 dB SPL

92.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.63

0.85

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.71

7.18

7.1 Rears

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Height (Atmos)

6.0

5.3

Height Setup

H Frequency Response

Localization

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope

0.35

-0.12

Std. Err.

3.92 dB

5.73 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

81.4 dB SPL

79.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

1.07

2.00

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

0.89

0.29

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Sound Enhancement Features

8.9

9.2

Room Correction

Yes

Dialogue Enhancement

Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Yes

Bass Adjustment

Yes

Treble Adjustment

Yes

EQ

Graphic + Presets

Presets

Surround Level Adjustment

Yes

Rear Level Adjustment

Yes

Height Level Adjustment

Yes

Virtual Surround

Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In

HDMI ARC

1 (shared)

HDMI Out

1 (shared)

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

Subwoofer Output

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Audio Format Support - ARC

eARC

Yes

Dolby Atmos

Yes

Dolby Digital

Yes

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

DTS

Yes

DTS:X (eARC only)

Yes

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Yes

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Yes

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Yes

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

Dolby Atmos

Yes

DTS:X

Yes

Dolby Digital

Yes

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

DTS

Yes

Dolby TrueHD

Yes

DTS-HD MA

Yes

5.1 PCM

Yes

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Audio Format Support - Optical

Dolby Digital

Yes

DTS

Yes

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Latency

7.9

7.5

Latency Video

ARC

51 ms

82 ms

Optical

36 ms

66 ms

Full HDMI In

-74 ms

75 ms

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Wireless Playback

9.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi Playback

Yes

Chromecast built-in

Yes

Apple AirPlay

Yes

Spotify Connect

Yes

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Yes

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

Yes

HDR10 Passthrough

Yes

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Display

Yes

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

Microphone Mute

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