Bose Soundbar 700 VS Samsung HW-N950
Bose Soundbar 700
  • Brand - Bose
  • APP CONTROL - true
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true
Samsung HW-N950
  • Brand - Samsung
  • APP CONTROL - true
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true

Samsung HW-N950 vs Bose Soundbar 700: who is your perfect match

Samsung HW-N950 vs Bose Soundbar 700

Features

The Samsung HW-N950 vs Bose Soundbar 700 built-in channel comparison shows that the HW-N950 solutions are for people want to get the full enveloping sound – compare its 7.1.4 channels with 3.0 (5.1 supported) that the Bose Soundbar has. Nevertheless, both models do not include an integrated subwoofer, but the Samsung model is provided with a separate one, while you need to get an extra solution if you buy the Bose Soundbar. The HW-N950 supports only the wireless connection for subwoofers, while the Bose Soundbar allows you connecting a subwoofer wirelessly or using a cable.

The Bose Soundbar 700 vs Samsung HW-N950 streaming services comparison demonstrates that these models are quite close – they support Amazon Music, AirPlay, Google Play Music, Spotify, and some other services. These solutions support the Alexa, and the HW-N950 also has the Multi-room feature, while the Bose Soundbar does not.

Both models support the modern wireless protocols – Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Moreover, the Samsung model has a USB port, but the Bose model has a subwoofer output. The HW-950 solution supports DTS:X and Dolby Atmos, while the Bose model does not.

Design

These two solutions look very elegant, they are built extremely well. They have a special grill that covers the speakers. You can easily access all the ports and the buttons you need. The Bose solution features a nice black polished upper panel and this model comes with a very handy universal remote. Samsung has the main buttons – volume up and down, input, power, while the Bose Soundbar features action and microphone buttons. Both models can be placed on a table or wall-mounted. These solutions are extremely easy to install and use. The Bose Soundbar dimensions are 5.6x97.8x10.6 versus the 3.2x48.2x5.3 in HW-N950.

Pros & Cons

Bose Soundbar 700

VS

Pros

    • Numerous settings make it very flexible – you can get exactly the sound you want.
    • The bass module synchronizes up automatically via an application.

Cons

    • The remote may not work with certain devices (like Verizon Arris boxes).

Samsung HW-N950

VS

Pros

    • It comes with Amazon Alexa.
    • The unit passes through 4K 60hz, HDR, and Dolby Vision.

Cons

    • It lacks a dedicated microphone or an app that makes the room EQ rather basic.

Specifications

Specification Bose Soundbar 700 Samsung HW-N950
General
Placement Type table-top, wall-mountable table-top, wall-mountable
Soundbar Buttons action button, microphone button power, input, volume down, volume up
Connection To Source wired, wireless wired, wireless
Subwoofer
Built-in Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer Connections wired, wireless wireless
Separate Subwoofer (in Package) 1
Connectivity
Wi-fi
Analog Audio Input/output (rca)
Coaxial Digital Input/output
Usb 1
Optical Digital Input/output 1 1
Hdmi Arc 1 1
Hdmi Input/output 1/0 2/0
Ethernet (rj45)
Subwoofer Output 1 -
Bluetooth
Headphone Output
Multichannel Surround
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Audio Features
Separate Speaker Connections wireless wireless
Separate Speaker (in Package) 2
Supported Channel Quantity 5.1 7.1.4
Built-in Channels 3.0 7.1.4
Amplification Type active active
Streaming Services
Other Streaming Services Tuneln, Deezer Chromecast, Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer
Spotify
Amazon Music
Google Play Music
Apple Music (airplay)
Features
Multi-room
Remote Control
Microphone
App Control
Voice Control Alexa Alexa
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 4.5/10.5 8.8/19.4
Size (h X W X D), Cm/in 2.2 x 38.5 x 4.2/5.6 x 97.8 x 10.6 8.1 x 122.4 x 13.4/3.2 x 48.2 x 5.3
User Manual
Manual soundbar-700.pdf hw-n950.pdf

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