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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

LG SK10Y vs Samsung HW-Q60T

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

LG SK10Y
Samsung HW-Q60T

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:57 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jan 12, 2024 03:47 PM

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LG SK10Y Picture
Samsung HW-Q60T Picture

Variants

  • SK10Y
  • Samsung HW-Q60T (Black)

Our Verdict

LG SK10Y

Samsung HW-Q60T

The LG SK10Y is a slightly better overall soundbar than the Samsung HW-Q60T. The LG is a 5.1.2 channel soundbar that has a better-balanced sound profile with more thump and rumble than the Samsung. It also has height channels to support Atmos content, and it has two HDMI In ports. You can even use Wi-Fi and Chromecast built-in to stream your audio from your mobile devices. However, the Samsung can get louder, and it has a graphic EQ plus presets such as Game Pro mode, designed with gamers in mind. 

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Standard
SK10Y
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Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
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B&H
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
Amazon.com
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
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Standard
SK10Y
B&H
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
LG.com
 
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.

Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.4
7.2

Height (Atmos) 
 

5.8
0.0

Surround 5.1 
 

5.9
3.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

LG SK10Y Style photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q60T Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

LG SK10Y Style photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q60T Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

LG SK10Y Style photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q60T Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

LG SK10Y Dimensions photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q60T Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

56.8" (144.2 cm)
38.7" (98.2 cm)

Height  

2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)

Depth  

5.8" (14.8 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

LG SK10Y Dimensions photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q60T Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

8.7" (22.1 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)

Height  

15.5" (39.3 cm)
13.9" (35.2 cm)

Depth  

12.3" (31.2 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

LG SK10Y Dimensions photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q60T Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q60T Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q60T Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build quality photo  

LG SK10Y Build quality photo
Samsung HW-Q60T Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

LG SK10Y In The Box photo
Samsung HW-Q60T In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

LG SK10Y Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)

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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

LG SK10Y Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

LG SK10Y Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.7
7.7

Stereo Setup  

LG SK10Y Stereo Setup
Samsung HW-Q60T Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.75
-0.81

Std. Err. 
 

4.38 dB
2.78 dB

Channels 
 

5.1.2
5.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

33.2 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

18.0 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.7
7.8

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-4
-6

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

2
6

Slope 
 

-0.15
-0.19

Std. Err. 
 

3.88 dB
2.34 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

33.6 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

16.5 kHz
18.5 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

6.5
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.96 dB
2.39 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.5
7.8

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

87.1 dB SPL
93.0 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

0.70 dB
1.60 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

6.8
7.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.79
0.44

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.13
3.74

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Center 
 

7.7
7.7

Center Setup  

LG SK10Y Center Setup
Samsung HW-Q60T Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.04
-1.06

Std. Err. 
 

3.86 dB
4.06 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

85.1 dB SPL
87.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.81
0.94

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.58
3.70

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Surround 5.1 
 

5.9
3.0

Surround Setup  

LG SK10Y Surround Setup
Samsung HW-Q60T Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-0.69
-2.35

Std. Err. 
 

4.09 dB
6.23 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.4 dB SPL
87.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.46
0.40

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.50
2.28

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.8
0.0

Height Setup  

LG SK10Y Height Setup
Samsung HW-Q60T Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Samsung HW-Q60T H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Not Supported

Slope 
 

1.19
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

4.94 dB
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

89.8 dB SPL
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

2.31
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

12.01
N/A

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.4
7.1

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

LG SK10Y Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Samsung HW-Q60T Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

LG SK10Y Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Samsung HW-Q60T Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

Full HDMI In 
 

2
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

1
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No

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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

8.4
7.1

eARC 
 

No
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

9.8
7.4

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
No

DTS:X 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
No

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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

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Latency 
 

7.7
9.0

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

92 ms
-17 ms

Optical 
 

91 ms
-31 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

-14 ms
54 ms

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Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
6.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
No

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

Spotify Connect 
 

No

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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

LG SK10Y Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

LG SK10Y Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

LG SK10Y Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

LG SK10Y Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No

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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

LG SK10Y Interface photo
Samsung HW-Q60T Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

LG SK10Y Controls photo
Samsung HW-Q60T Controls photo

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Remote  

Remote photo  

LG SK10Y Remote photo
Samsung HW-Q60T Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No

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App 
 

App image  

LG SK10Y App image

App Name  

LG Wi-Fi Speaker

iOS  

Yes

Android  

Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes

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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Standby

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes

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Check Price

Standard
SK10Y
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Amazon.com
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
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B&H
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
Amazon.com
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Standard
SK10Y
B&H
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
LG.com
 
Black
Samsung HW-Q60T
Walmart.com

LG SK10Y

Samsung HW-Q60T

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