Short answer: the Samsung HW-Q800F. It ranks #1 of 16 soundbars with a subwoofer by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $537.99; the Samsung HW-QS700F ranks #4, rated 3.6/5, and costs $597.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Samsung HW-Q800F does well: A 5.1.2 bar with up-firing drivers and a wireless sub that digs deep, so action scenes have real weight. The catch: There are no rear speakers in the box, so surround effects stay in front of you unless you add Samsung’s optional rears.
Why pick the Samsung HW-QS700F: Clear dialogue and a sub that delivers real weight make it a strong TV and movie upgrade, with a compact bar that sits flat or wall mounts. The tradeoff: Atmos effects lack precision and space compared with pricier rivals, and the sound can turn harsh at high volume.
Buy the Samsung HW-Q800F. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Samsung HW-QS700F and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A 5.1.2 bar with up-firing drivers and a wireless sub that digs deep, so action scenes have real weight.
Clear dialogue and a sub that delivers real weight make it a strong TV and movie upgrade, with a compact bar that sits flat or wall mounts.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Samsung HW-Q800F | Samsung HW-QS700F | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $537.99 | $597.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer | #4 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer |
| App | Yes (SmartThings) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| DTS:X | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 2.4”H x 43.7”W x 4.7”D (60 x 1111 x 120 mm) | 2”H x 45.7”W x 4.7”D (51 x 1160 x 120 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 10 drivers (3 dome tweeters, 7 cone woofers, incl. up-firing and side-firing); Sub: 6.5” woofer | Bar: 3 front-firing plus 2 up-firing; Sub: 6.5” woofer with 8” passive radiator |
| HDMI Input | 1 | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless | Wireless, 6.5” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | No | Optional (SWA-9500S) |
| Room Correction | Yes (SpaceFit Sound Pro) | Yes (SpaceFit Sound, compatible Samsung TVs only) |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 252H x 249W x 249D mm | 252H x 249W x 249D mm |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) | 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon) |
| Subwoofer Weight | - | 4.8 kg |
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