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Samsung HW-Q60T vs Bose Smart Soundbar 300
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Samsung HW-Q60T
Bose Smart Soundbar 300
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Channels5.1
Channels3.0
Variants
- Samsung HW-Q60T (Black)
- Smart Soundbar 300 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q60T
Bose Smart Soundbar 300
The Samsung HW-Q60T is better than the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. The Samsung is a 5.1 setup with a dedicated sub that reproduces a more extended low-bass. It has more sound enhancement features, including a graphic EQ, and a Full HDMI In port for high quality passthrough. However, the 3.0 Bose has a better soundstage, more wireless playback options, and built-in voice assistant support.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
6.8
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.1
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
7.4
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
38.7" (98.2 cm)
27.4" (69.5 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Depth
4.2" (10.7 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
N/A
Height
13.9" (35.2 cm)
N/A
Depth
11.9" (30.3 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
No Preset
Slope
-0.81
-0.25
Std. Err.
2.78 dB
3.34 dB
Channels
5.1
3.0
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
54.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
7.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
No Preset
Suggested Bass Setting
-6
-30
Suggested Treble Setting
6
-20
Slope
-0.19
-0.21
Std. Err.
2.34 dB
2.31 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
55.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.39 dB
1.95 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
7.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.0 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.60 dB
2.03 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.4
8.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.36
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.74
1.19
Center
7.7
8.3
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.06
-0.19
Std. Err.
4.06 dB
3.27 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.6 dB SPL
93.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.94
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.70
1.15
Surround 5.1
3.0
3.9
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-2.35
-0.97
Std. Err.
6.23 dB
3.62 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.9 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
0.70
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.28
1.72
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Not Supported
Slope
N/A
N/A
Std. Err.
N/A
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
7.1
2.7
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
ARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
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
Yes
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
7.1
4.8
Dolby Atmos
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
7.4
0.0
Dolby Atmos
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
6.5
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
9.0
8.4
Latency Video
ARC
-17 ms
47 ms
Optical
-31 ms
45 ms
Full HDMI In
54 ms
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
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
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
Yes (Built-in)
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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