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Samsung HW-Q60B vs Sony HT-A3000
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Samsung HW-Q60B
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Channels3.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- HW-Q60B (Black)
- HT-A3000 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q60B
Sony HT-A3000
The Samsung HW-Q60B and the Sony HT-A3000 are both 3.1 bars that can play Dolby Atmos content, though they have to downmix it into stereo to play it. The Samsung is more versatile, though, as it comes with an HDMI In port for video passthrough as well as more customization tools. Also, the Samsung soundbar's dedicated sub means it can reproduce a more extended low-bass.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
7.0
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.6
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
40.6" (103.1 cm)
37.4" (95.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.7 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.5 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.3" (18.5 cm)
N/A
Height
13.6" (34.5 cm)
N/A
Depth
11.6" (29.4 cm)
N/A
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
No
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Sound Field Off
Slope
-0.50
-0.76
Std. Err.
2.56 dB
2.96 dB
Channels
3.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
43.0 Hz
51.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
14.3 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.7
7.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Sound Field Off
Suggested Bass Setting
-3
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
1
N/A
Slope
0.08
0.29
Std. Err.
2.32 dB
2.61 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
44.9 Hz
51.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
15.3 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.15 dB
2.29 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.5 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.87 dB
1.81 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.8
8.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.69
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.29
0.94
Center
8.2
8.3
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.70
0.52
Std. Err.
2.87 dB
2.87 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.8 dB SPL
89.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.39
0.30
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.27
0.91
Surround 5.1
4.3
4.2
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.68
-0.86
Std. Err.
2.91 dB
3.28 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.4 dB SPL
91.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
0.31
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.46
0.80
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
3.9
3.3
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.40
-0.82
Std. Err.
2.75 dB
3.71 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
79.1 dB SPL
70.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.16
5.96
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.55
0.33
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
5.9
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
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
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
eARC
eARC
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
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
9.6
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
9.6
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
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Not Supported
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Latency
7.7
6.1
Latency Video
ARC
79 ms
114 ms
Optical
50 ms
121 ms
Full HDMI In
-57 ms
N/A
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
Wireless Playback
6.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
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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