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Samsung HW-Q600A vs Samsung HW-B550
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Samsung HW-Q600A
Samsung HW-B550
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Channels3.1.2
Channels2.1
Variants
- HW-Q600A (Black)
- HW-B550 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q600A
Samsung HW-B550
The Samsung HW-Q600A is better than the Samsung HW-B550. The Q600A is a 3.1.2 bar, and unlike the 2.1 B550, it supports Dolby Atmos content. It also comes with a discrete center channel, so vocals are reproduced more clearly in the mix.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
7.3
Height (Atmos)
5.6
0.0
Center
8.0
6.0
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
38.6" (98.0 cm)
33.9" (86.0 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.5 cm)
3.0" (7.6 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.2" (18.4 cm)
Height
13.9" (35.3 cm)
13.5" (34.2 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.3 cm)
11.7" (29.7 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
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1.2
2.1
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.47
-0.32
Standard Error
2.24 dB
2.40 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
41.8 Hz
38.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.3 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.9
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-3
0
Suggested Treble Setting
1
0
Slope
-0.19
-0.32
Standard Error
2.20 dB
2.40 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
38.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.6 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.68 dB
2.57 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
8.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.2 dB SPL
94.1 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.26 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.79 dB
0.68 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.48
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.76
Center
8.0
6.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom
Slope
-0.95
-1.43
Std. Err.
3.50 dB
4.91 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.9 dB SPL
90.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
0.38
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.69
3.20
Surround 5.1
3.7
3.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.54
-1.50
Std. Err.
4.51 dB
5.10 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.0 dB SPL
87.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.45
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.83
2.60
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.6
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Not Supported
Slope
0.51
N/A
Std. Err.
5.00 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
81.3 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.98
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.54
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
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
Yes
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
ARC
ARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
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
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.8
6.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.7
6.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
8.8
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
85 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
85 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
Audio Latency: HDMI In
6.1
8.9
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
84 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
97 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
ARC
63 ms
Optical
212 ms
Full HDMI In
78 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
7.2
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
140 ms
Dolby Digital
181 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.5
5.3
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
30Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
No
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
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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