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Samsung HW-Q60R vs Samsung HW-Q70T
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Samsung HW-Q60R
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Channels5.1
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- HW-Q60R
- HW-Q70T (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q60R
Samsung HW-Q70T
The Samsung HW-Q70T is slightly better for mixed usage than the Samsung HW-Q60R. The HW-Q70T is a 3.1.2 setup that supports Dolby Atmos content and offers more wireless connectivity support. However, the 5.1 HW-Q60R has a better surrounds performance, and an auto-volume mode.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.5
Height (Atmos)
0.0
4.8
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
43.3" (110.0 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.5 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.1 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
13.9" (35.2 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.3 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.49
-0.22
Std. Err.
2.82 dB
2.25 dB
Channels
5.1
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
42.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.7
7.9
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
0
Suggested Treble Setting
0
0
Slope
-0.49
-0.22
Std. Err.
2.82 dB
2.25 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
42.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.14 dB
2.84 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.9
7.9
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
96.4 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.14 dB
1.88 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.8
7.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.30
0.38
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.10
1.97
Center
8.5
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.04
0.22
Std. Err.
2.50 dB
3.33 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.2 dB SPL
92.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.38
0.37
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
6.92
1.78
Surround 5.1
5.3
4.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.18
-0.95
Std. Err.
3.25 dB
3.30 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.8 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.30
0.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.10
1.62
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
4.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
N/A
1.35
Std. Err.
N/A
7.73 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
86.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
0.70
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
1.21
Sound Enhancement Features
6.7
5.5
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
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
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
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
9.7
Latency Video
ARC
56 ms
-1 ms
Optical
76 ms
-10 ms
Full HDMI In
-32 ms
-30 ms
Wireless Playback
6.0
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
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
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung Audio Remote
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
No
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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