Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Score: 82/100
Samsung HW-S700D
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Samsung HW-S700D is an ultra-slim 3.1-channel soundbar that offers wireless Dolby Atmos and tight integration with Samsung QLED TVs via Q-Symphony. Its main trade-off is the need for precise wall-mounting and the lack of built-in voice-assistant support. Ideal for owners of wall-mounted Samsung TVs seeking high-performance, low-profile audio.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a compact 3.0.2-channel bar that delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound and built-in Alexa. Its main trade-off is the absence of a separate subwoofer, which limits bass depth. Ideal for small-to-medium rooms where space and voice control are priorities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5best | 3.1 | |
— | 250 Wbest | |
— | 15.24 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.13 kg | 1 kgbest |
9 mbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
69.4 cm | 96.7 cmbest | |
5.61 cm | 44.3 cmbest |
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Audio(3) | ||
Audio Channels | 5 | 3.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus |
Wireless Subwoofer | false | true |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 3.13 kg | 1.0 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 69.4 cm | 96.7 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 5.61 cm | 44.3 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 10.4 cm | 27.2 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Soundbar 600 for packing Dolby Atmos, clear dialogue and a well-engineered five-speaker layout into a compact chassis, with TrueSpace upmixing praised as a differentiator. However, they caution that its modest width and lack of a dedicated subwoofer prevent it from delivering the same cinematic breadth and bass impact as Bose's larger, premium models such as the Soundbar 900 or Ultra.
Everyday users appreciate the Soundbar 600's small footprint, clear speech reproduction, and the convenience of built-in Alexa, noting that it creates an immersive soundstage despite its size. Common complaints focus on limited bass without a subwoofer, reduced soundstage width compared to bigger units, and the need to purchase a wall-mount bracket separately.
Professional reviewers highlight the HW-S700D's combination of an ultra-slim chassis, seamless Samsung TV integration via Q-Symphony, and wireless Dolby Atmos as a standout in its class, while praising the six-driver layout and SpaceFit Sound Pro for delivering precise, room-adapted audio. The bar is lauded for its powerful bass from a compact subwoofer and clear dialogue thanks to the Active Voice Amplifier.
Everyday users consistently commend the soundbar's impressive Atmos immersion, deep bass, and minimalist design, noting that setup is generally easy. The most common complaints revolve around the need for precise wall-mounting and the absence of native voice-assistant support.
“Wall mounting requires precise alignment (horizontal/lateral inch adjustments).”
