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Samsung HW-Q59CT vs Samsung HW-Q600B
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Samsung HW-Q59CT
Samsung HW-Q600B
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Updated Jan 12, 2024 04:29 PM
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Channels5.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- HW-Q59CT (Black)
- HW-Q600B (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q59CT
Samsung HW-Q600B
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Samsung HW-Q59CT or the Samsung HW-Q600B. The Q59CT is a 5.1 soundbar, meaning that it comes with two additional channels for surround sound. It has a better surrounds performance, naturally. However, it doesn't support height content like Dolby Atmos. If you watch a lot of Atmos content, the Q600B is likely the better choice, even though its advertised up-firing channels didn't work on our unit, and it has to play height content through its side-firing drivers instead.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
7.4
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.1
Surround 5.1
3.0
0.7
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
38.7" (98.2 cm)
40.6" (103.0 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.2" (10.7 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.2" (18.2 cm)
7.2" (18.4 cm)
Height
13.4" (34.1 cm)
13.5" (34.2 cm)
Depth
10.7" (27.3 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Proprietary
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.8
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.76
-0.46
Std. Err.
2.61 dB
2.79 dB
Channels
5.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
40.6 Hz
41.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
7.8
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-5
0
Suggested Treble Setting
5
0
Slope
0.08
-0.46
Std. Err.
2.74 dB
2.79 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
41.2 Hz
41.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.43 dB
2.90 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
7.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.7 dB SPL
97.4 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.58 dB
3.58 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.7
7.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.81
0.60
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.16
2.97
Center
7.7
8.3
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.07
-0.64
Std. Err.
4.13 dB
2.72 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.3 dB SPL
88.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.79
0.72
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
5.10
2.84
Surround 5.1
3.0
0.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Not Supported
Slope
-2.28
-7.02
Std. Err.
6.15 dB
24.40 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.7 dB SPL
64.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.49
128.53
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.38
131.30
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Slope
N/A
-0.40
Std. Err.
N/A
3.18 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
83.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
1.28
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.81
Sound Enhancement Features
6.7
7.7
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
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
7.1
6.6
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby TrueHD
No
Incorrect Implementation
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Incorrect Implementation
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Incorrect Implementation
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
6.4
6.6
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby TrueHD
No
Incorrect Implementation
DTS
No
Supported
DTS:X
No
Incorrect Implementation
DTS-HD MA
No
Incorrect Implementation
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
7.8
Dolby Digital
Yes
Incorrect Implementation
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
6.6
7.4
Latency Video
ARC
78 ms
48 ms
Optical
99 ms
74 ms
Full HDMI In
139 ms
-75 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
7.3
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
iOS
No
Android
No
Acts As A Remote
No
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
Casts Device Files
No
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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