Samsung HW-Q600A vs Samsung HW-Q900A Side-by-Side Soundbar Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jan 12, 2024 07:40 PM

Channels3.1.2

Channels7.1.2

Variants

HW-Q600A (Black)

HW-Q900A (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q600A

Samsung HW-Q900A

The Samsung HW-Q900A is a better soundbar than the Samsung HW-Q600A. The HW-Q900A gets louder with less compression at max volume, and it reproduces a more extended low-bass. It also has better soundstage and surround performances, as well as more wireless support options. It also comes with built-in voice assistant support and a room correction feature. That said, the HW-Q600A is better built.

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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

7.5

8.3

Stereo Frequency Response

7.8

8.2

Surround 5.1

3.7

6.0

Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC

6.8

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

7.5

8.3

Dialogue/TV Shows

8.0

8.6

Music

7.5

8.3

Movies

7.2

8.0

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless

Yes

Enclosure

Ported

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

38.6" (98.0 cm)

48.4" (123.0 cm)

Height

2.3" (5.8 cm)

2.8" (7.0 cm)

Depth

4.1" (10.5 cm)

5.4" (13.8 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.0" (20.4 cm)

8.2" (20.9 cm)

Height

13.9" (35.3 cm)

15.8" (40.2 cm)

Depth

11.9" (30.3 cm)

15.9" (40.3 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

N/A

Height

N/A

Depth

N/A

Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar

Yes

Bar Brackets Included

Yes

Mountable Satellites

Satellite Brackets Included

Build Quality

8.0

7.5

Build quality photo

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

7.8

8.2

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Tested Preset

Standard

Slope

-0.47

0.51

Std. Err.

2.24 dB

2.75 dB

Channels

3.1.2

7.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension

41.8 Hz

33.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.3 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

7.9

8.5

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

-3

Suggested Treble Setting

Slope

-0.19

0.08

Std. Err.

2.20 dB

2.13 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

42.4 Hz

30.0 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.6 kHz

19.3 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

7.0

7.5

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.68 dB

2.07 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

7.8

8.6

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

94.2 dB SPL

98.3 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

1.79 dB

1.19 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

7.1

8.2

THD

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.48

0.25

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

4.76

1.36

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Center

8.0

8.7

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

-0.95

0.36

Std. Err.

3.50 dB

2.29 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

88.9 dB SPL

95.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.41

0.18

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.69

0.88

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Surround 5.1

3.7

6.0

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Stereo (Downmix)

Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)

Slope

-1.54

0.18

Std. Err.

4.51 dB

4.00 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

91.0 dB SPL

89.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.45

0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.83

1.89

7.1 Rears

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Height (Atmos)

5.6

5.8

Height Setup

H Frequency Response

Localization

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope

0.51

0.71

Std. Err.

5.00 dB

5.06 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

81.3 dB SPL

87.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

1.98

0.73

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

0.54

1.12

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Sound Enhancement Features

7.4

9.5

Room Correction

Yes

Dialogue Enhancement

Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Yes

Bass Adjustment

Yes

Treble Adjustment

Yes

EQ

Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment

Yes

Rear Level Adjustment

Yes

Height Level Adjustment

Yes

Virtual Surround

Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In

HDMI ARC

1 (shared)

HDMI Out

ARC

1 (shared)

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

Subwoofer Output

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC

6.8

Dolby Atmos

Supported

Yes

Dolby Digital

Supported

Yes

Dolby Digital Plus

Supported

Yes

Dolby TrueHD

Not Supported

Yes

DTS

Not Supported

Yes

DTS:X

Not Supported

Yes

eARC

Yes

DTS-HD MA

Not Supported

Yes

PCM Channels

2.0

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Yes

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Audio Format Support: HDMI In

9.7

Dolby Atmos

Supported

Yes

Dolby Digital

Supported

Yes

Dolby Digital Plus

Supported

Yes

Dolby TrueHD

Supported

Yes

DTS

Supported

Yes

DTS:X

Supported

Yes

DTS-HD MA

Supported

Yes

PCM Channels

2.0

5.1 PCM

Yes

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Audio Format Support: Optical

Dolby Digital

Supported

Yes

DTS

Supported

Yes

PCM Channels

2.0

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Latency

6.1

8.3

Latency Video

ARC

63 ms

49 ms

Optical

212 ms

19 ms

Full HDMI In

78 ms

-66 ms

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Video Passthrough To TV

8.5

0.0

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

HDR10+ Passthrough

Yes

Dolby Vision Passthrough

Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Yes

FreeSync Passthrough

G-SYNC Passthrough

ALLM Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Yes

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Wireless Playback

6.0

9.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi Playback

Yes

Chromecast built-in

Apple AirPlay

Yes

Spotify Connect

Yes

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Display

Yes

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

Microphone Mute

Yes

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Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q900A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q900A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q900A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q900A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q900A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q900A