Samsung HW-QS700F Soundbar vs Skywave X60 7.1.4 Soundbar

The Skywave X60 is the more ambitious system: true 7.1.4 channels with wireless rear speakers, 12 drivers and 840W peak power give it real rear and height coverage that the Samsung's 3.1.2 bar cannot match. The Samsung HW-QS700F is the safer, simpler pick, especially in a Samsung household, where Q-Symphony and SpaceFit Sound Pro tie it into the TV's speakers and room calibration. Owners of the Skywave praise the 15-minute setup, cordless rears and deep bass, though some find the bass hard to tame even at -5. The Samsung is a one-box bar plus sub with a convertible wall-or-table fit; the Skywave is a full surround kit for a dedicated movie room.

• Choose the Samsung HW-QS700F if you own a recent Samsung TV and want one clean bar with a sub, room calibration and TV-speaker pairing without running rear speakers.
• Choose the Skywave X60 if you want genuine rear and height channels for movies and games and can place wireless surrounds behind the couch.