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Samsung HW-Q59CT vs Samsung HW-Q60C/Q6CC
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Samsung HW-Q59CT
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Channels5.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- HW-Q59CT (Black)
- HW-Q60C (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q59CT
Samsung HW-Q60C/Q6CC
The Samsung HW-Q60C/Q6CC is a more versatile soundbar setup than the Samsung HW-Q59CT. They're both mid-range setups with pretty versatile performances, but the Q60C supports more audio formats. Notably, it can playback Dolby Atmos content, though it has to downmix it into stereo to do so.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
7.6
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.6
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)
2.2" (5.7 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" (34.3 cm)
Depth
10.7" (27.3 cm)
11.7" (29.6 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
8.0
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
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1
3.1
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.76
-0.46
Standard Error
2.61 dB
2.37 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
40.6 Hz
38.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-5
-2
Suggested Treble Setting
5
1
Slope
0.08
0.00
Standard Error
2.74 dB
2.15 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
41.2 Hz
41.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
6.5
Crosstalk Error
2.43 dB
2.75 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
8.2
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.7 dB SPL
93.9 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.29 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.58 dB
1.55 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.7
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.81
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.16
Center
7.7
7.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.07
-0.60
Std. Err.
4.13 dB
2.73 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.3 dB SPL
70.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.79
0.43
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
5.10
2.76
Surround 5.1
3.0
3.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-2.28
-0.72
Std. Err.
6.15 dB
2.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.7 dB SPL
72.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.49
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.38
3.12
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.6
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
N/A
-0.42
Std. Err.
N/A
3.09 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
64.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
0.80
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.96
Sound Enhancement Features
6.7
7.4
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
No
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
9.6
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
6.4
9.6
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.7
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
93 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
99 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
101 ms
Dolby Digital
93 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
90 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
128 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
6.6
7.3
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
100 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
108 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
106 ms
Dolby Digital
113 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
103 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
136 ms
ARC
78 ms
Optical
99 ms
Full HDMI In
139 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
8.3
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
109 ms
Dolby Digital
173 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
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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