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Samsung HW-Q60R vs Sony HT-Z9F
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Samsung HW-Q60R
Sony HT-Z9F
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Channels5.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- HW-Q60R
- HT-Z9F (Black)
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Samsung HW-Q60R
Sony HT-Z9F
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Sony HT-Z9F or the Samsung HW-Q60R. The Sony is a 3.1 setup that supports Atmos content, unlike the Samsung. That said, the Samsung's surround performance is better. It also has more sound enhancement features, like a graphic EQ. Its sound profile offers a more detailed treble range, too.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.2
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.3
Surround 5.1
5.3
2.4
Height (Atmos)
0.0
2.0
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
43.3" (110.0 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.5 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.1 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.4" (18.9 cm)
Height
13.9" (35.2 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.3 cm)
15.2" (38.6 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
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.49
-0.41
Std. Err.
2.82 dB
2.53 dB
Channels
5.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
44.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
7.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.7
7.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
6
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
-0.49
-0.41
Std. Err.
2.82 dB
2.53 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
44.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
7.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.14 dB
2.20 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.9
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
96.4 dB SPL
93.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.14 dB
1.08 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.8
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.30
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.10
3.19
Center
8.5
8.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.04
0.40
Std. Err.
2.50 dB
3.63 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.2 dB SPL
90.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.38
0.57
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
6.92
2.34
Surround 5.1
5.3
2.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.18
-1.75
Std. Err.
3.25 dB
8.29 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.8 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.30
0.51
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.10
3.31
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
2.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
N/A
0.75
Std. Err.
N/A
8.11 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
82.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
2.73
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.90
Sound Enhancement Features
6.7
5.6
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
No
No
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 ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
7.1
10
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
7.4
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
5.1 PCM
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
8.1
8.1
Latency Video
ARC
56 ms
56 ms
Optical
76 ms
51 ms
Full HDMI In
-32 ms
-47 ms
Wireless Playback
6.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
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
Samsung Audio Remote
iOS
No
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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