Samsung HW-Q70T vs HW-A550: Which Soundbar Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Sep 04, 2024 08:51 PM

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Channels 3.1.2

Channels 2.1

Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q70T

Samsung HW-A550

The Samsung HW-Q70T is better than the Samsung HW-A550. The HW-Q70T is a 3.1.2 setup that's better-built and supports Dolby Atmos content. It also has better center and surround performances, and it offers more wireless playback options.

Variants

HW-Q70T (Black)

HW-A550 (Black)

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Mixed Usage

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Dialogue/TV Shows

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Design

Style - Bar

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Style - Subwoofer

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Style - Satellites

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Dimensions - Bar

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Width

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Height

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Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

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Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

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Width

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Height

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Depth

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Back - Bar

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Bar Mounting

Locked

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Back - Subwoofer

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Enclosure

Locked

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Back - Satellites

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Mounting

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Build Quality

N/A

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In The Box

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HDMI Cable Length

Lock m (Lock ft)

N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length

N/A

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

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

Slope

Lock

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Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

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Suggested Preset

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

Slope

Lock

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Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

N/A

Crosstalk

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Crosstalk Error

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

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SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

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THD

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Weighted THD @ 80dB

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Weighted THD @ Max Volume

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Center

N/A

Center Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

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Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

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Surround 5.1

N/A

Surround Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

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Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

7.1 Rears

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Height (Atmos)

N/A

Height Setup

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H Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

N/A

Std. Err.

Lock dB

N/A

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

N/A

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Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

EQ

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Virtual Surround

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar

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Optical Audio In

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

RCA In

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

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Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

eARC

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

DTS

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

DTS

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

5.1 PCM

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Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

DTS

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Latency

N/A

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ARC

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Optical

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

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Wireless Playback

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

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

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

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Connectivity - Subwoofer

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Sub Wireless

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Connectivity - Satellites

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Sat Wireless

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Additional Features

Interface

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Display

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Bar Controls

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Remote

Remote photo

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Universal Remote

Locked

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

App

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App Name

Locked

iOS

Locked

Android

Locked

Acts As A Remote

Locked

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Locked

Casts Device Files

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Other Features

Power Saving

Locked

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Locked

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