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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
  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/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Samsung HW-Q600A vs Sony HT-S400

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung HW-Q600A
Sony HT-S400

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Mar 15, 2024 07:14 PM

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Channels
3.1.2
Channels
2.1
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Variants

  • HW-Q600A (Black)
  • HT-SC40
  • HT-S400 (Black)

Review

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Samsung HW-Q600A

Sony HT-S400

The Samsung HW-Q600A is better than the Sony HT-S400. The Samsung is a more versatile 3.1.2 bar, with a discrete center channel to help improve vocal clarity compared to the Sony. Unlike the Sony soundbar, it has Atmos support, meaning you can take advantage of object-based formats found on many different streaming platforms. There are more sound enhancement features, too.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.5
6.6

Height (Atmos) 
 

5.6
0.0

Center 
 

8.0
5.8

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.8
7.4

Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

9.7
0.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q600A Style photo - bar
Sony HT-S400 Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q600A Style photo - sub
Sony HT-S400 Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q600A Style photo - satellites
Sony HT-S400 Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q600A Dimensions photo - bar
Sony HT-S400 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

38.6" (98.0 cm)
35.5" (90.2 cm)

Height  

2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.5" (6.3 cm)

Depth  

4.1" (10.5 cm)
3.7" (9.4 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q600A Dimensions photo - sub
Sony HT-S400 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)

Height  

13.9" (35.3 cm)
15.2" (38.5 cm)

Depth  

11.9" (30.3 cm)
15.6" (39.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q600A Dimensions photo - satellites
Sony HT-S400 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q600A Bar Mounting Holes
Sony HT-S400 Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q600A Satellite Mounting Holes
Sony HT-S400 Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
No

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.0

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q600A Build quality photo
Sony HT-S400 Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q600A In The Box photo
Sony HT-S400 In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.8
7.4

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q600A Stereo Setup
Sony HT-S400 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

3.1.2
2.1

Tested Preset 
 

Standard
No Preset

Slope 
 

-0.47
-1.02

Standard Error 
 

2.24 dB
3.34 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

41.8 Hz
44.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.3 kHz
16.5 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.9
7.4

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
No Preset

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-3
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

1
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.19
-1.02

Standard Error 
 

2.20 dB
3.34 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

42.4 Hz
44.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.6 kHz
16.5 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.68 dB
2.42 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.8
8.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.2 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.36 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.79 dB
0.49 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.1

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

4.76

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Center 
 

8.0
5.8

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q600A Center Setup
Sony HT-S400 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Phantom

Slope 
 

-0.95
-2.00

Std. Err. 
 

3.50 dB
5.31 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.9 dB SPL
91.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.41
0.41

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.69
1.84

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Surround 5.1 
 

3.7
3.3

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q600A Surround Setup
Sony HT-S400 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-1.54
-2.02

Std. Err. 
 

4.51 dB
5.42 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

91.0 dB SPL
88.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.45
0.52

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.83
1.96

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.6
0.0

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q600A Height Setup
Sony HT-S400 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Sony HT-S400 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

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.4
4.4

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
No

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q600A Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Sony HT-S400 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q600A Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Sony HT-S400 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
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
No

Ethernet 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

6.8
4.8

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Not Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0

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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

9.7
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Not Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Not Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
Not Supported

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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

10
6.5

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0

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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

9.4

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

85 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

84 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

70 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A

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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

6.1
0.0

HDMI Latency Video  

Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

N/A

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A

ARC 
 

63 ms

Optical 
 

212 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

78 ms

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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

6.6

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

162 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

204 ms

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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

8.5
0.0

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
Not Supported

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
Not Supported

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
Not Supported

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

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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

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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q600A Interface photo
Sony HT-S400 Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q600A Controls photo
Sony HT-S400 Controls photo

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Remote  

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q600A Remote photo
Sony HT-S400 Remote photo

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No

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