Samsung HW-QS700F Review: A Strong Match for Samsung TVs
The Samsung HW-QS700F is a 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar with physical up-firing speakers, a compact wireless subwoofer and flexible tabletop or wall-mounted placement. Its biggest advantages appear when paired with a compatible Samsung TV, which unlocks Q-Symphony, integrated controls, Wireless Dolby Atmos and TV-assisted room calibration. Bass performance was strong enough to shake the room during the demonstration. The main tradeoffs are the lack of included rear speakers, the missing front status display and HDMI passthrough limited to 4K at 60 Hz.
Video summary
Tech Steve unboxes the HW-QS700F, examines its included subwoofer and accessories, measures the soundbar and connects it to a Samsung QN70F television. He demonstrates Samsung’s Q-Symphony controls, available sound modes and SmartThings integration. An Xbox Series X passthrough check shows support for 4K at 60 Hz but not 120 Hz, ALLM or VRR through the soundbar, so current-generation consoles should connect directly to the TV. He describes the sound and build quality as very good, notes that the subwoofer produced room-shaking bass and recommends the system, especially for owners of compatible Samsung TVs. His primary complaint is that the front display has been replaced by indicator lights.
Tech Steve Takeaway
Buy the HW-QS700F if you want strong bass, physical Atmos height channels and particularly smooth integration with a compatible Samsung TV. Connect modern consoles directly to the television, and budget for the optional rear-speaker kit if you want physical surround effects behind the listening position.
Sound quality
The native 3.1.2-channel arrangement includes a dedicated center channel, two physical up-firing height channels and a separate wireless subwoofer. Tech Steve described both sound and build quality as very good and reported that the bass was strong enough to shake the room. The center channel helps anchor voices, while Voice Enhance, Adaptive Sound and adjustable channel levels provide additional control. Because the base package is front-only, the optional rear speakers are the better choice for shoppers who want effects physically placed behind them.
Connectivity and features
SmartThings provides volume, input, sound-mode, EQ, channel-level, voice-enhancement, bass, night-mode and audio-sync controls. Compatible Samsung TVs add on-screen controls and Q-Symphony, which allows the television speakers and soundbar to work together. Wireless music options include AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. The absence of a conventional front display means the app or TV interface is often needed for detailed status information.
Design and configuration
The HW-QS700F is offered as one soundbar-and-subwoofer package rather than in multiple sizes. The soundbar is approximately 45.67 inches wide, 2.01 inches high and 4.72 inches deep, making it best suited to medium and larger TVs or wall-mounted installations. The subwoofer measures approximately 9.80 by 9.92 by 9.80 inches. Convertible Fit detects whether the bar is lying flat or mounted upright and changes speaker operation for that orientation. Wall-mount hardware is included.
What we like
- Q-Symphony combines the soundbar with compatible Samsung TV speakers for a broader, more integrated presentation.
- The native 3.1.2-channel system includes physical up-firing speakers for real height-channel output rather than relying only on virtualization.
- The compact wireless subwoofer produced strong, room-shaking bass during Tech Steve’s demonstration.
- Convertible Fit automatically adjusts speaker operation for flat tabletop placement or upright wall mounting.
- HDMI eARC supports lossless Dolby TrueHD and immersive Dolby Atmos or DTS:X signals from compatible TVs and sources.
- SmartThings offers extensive control over sound modes, EQ, channel levels, dialogue enhancement, bass and audio synchronization.
- AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect provide flexible wireless music playback.
- Optional SWA-9250S rear speakers provide a path to physical surround sound behind the listener.
What to consider
- Rear speakers are sold separately, so the standard package cannot place physical effects behind the listener.
- HDMI passthrough is limited to 4K/60; 4K/120, VRR and ALLM were unavailable when an Xbox Series X was routed through the soundbar.
- The single HDMI input limits the number of sources that can be connected through the soundbar.
- The front uses indicator lights instead of a text display, making detailed status checks dependent on the TV interface or SmartThings app.
- SpaceFit Sound Pro requires a compatible Samsung TV rather than operating as independent soundbar-based room correction.
- The most useful integration features, including Q-Symphony and on-screen controls, depend on a compatible Samsung television.
- Optional wireless rear speakers still need individual AC power connections.
Tech Steve verdict
The Samsung HW-QS700F is best for Samsung TV owners who want coordinated TV-and-soundbar playback, integrated on-screen controls and TV-assisted room calibration. Its physical up-firing speakers, dedicated center channel, compact subwoofer and flexible mounting design make it a capable step up from television speakers, while its strong bass adds useful impact for movies and games. Owners of other TV brands can still use it through HDMI eARC, but they lose some of its most valuable Samsung-specific features. It is not the right choice for shoppers who need included rear surrounds, a front text display or verified 4K/120, VRR and ALLM passthrough. Those users should add the optional rear kit and connect game consoles directly to the TV.
Exclusive technology
Convertible Fit
A built-in gyro sensor detects whether the soundbar is lying flat or mounted upright and changes the roles and output direction of its front- and up-firing speakers for the selected orientation.
Q-Symphony
Allows compatible Samsung TV speakers and the soundbar to operate together instead of disabling the TV speakers, with supported televisions assigning voices and background effects to suitable channels.
Wireless Dolby Atmos
A compatible Samsung TV can transmit Dolby Atmos audio to the soundbar over Wi-Fi without an HDMI audio connection.
SpaceFit Sound Pro
Uses a compatible Samsung television's microphone and processing to analyze the room and adjust the soundbar, including its bass response, for the space.
Adaptive Sound
Analyzes the content being played and automatically adjusts the presentation to improve effects and dialogue clarity.
Game Pro
Applies gaming-oriented sound processing and can activate automatically when a console is detected through a compatible Samsung TV.
Moderate Bass
A late-night listening feature that turns off the separate subwoofer while retaining bass output from the soundbar.
Dynamic Bass Control
Samsung's subwoofer processing is designed to reduce bass distortion while maintaining strong low-frequency output.
Tap Sound
Lets a compatible Samsung mobile device initiate audio playback by tapping it against the soundbar.
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