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Samsung HW-Q60T vs Samsung HW-S60T
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Samsung HW-Q60T
Samsung HW-S60T
Tested using Methodology v1.1
Updated Jan 12, 2024 03:47 PM
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Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:37 PM
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Channels5.1
Channels4.0
Variants
- Samsung HW-Q60T (Black)
- HW-S60T (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q60T
Samsung HW-S60T
The Samsung HW-Q60T and the Samsung HW-S60T have different channel setups but have very similar performances. The HW-Q60T is a 5.1 setup so it can produce a more thumpy bass, thanks to its wireless subwoofer. It can get a bit louder with fewer compression artifacts at max volume, its discrete center channel reproduces more clear and accurate dialogue, and it also has an auto-volume mode. It has a Full HDMI In as well too, but it only supports Dolby Digital. In contrast, the HW-S60T can use Wi-Fi to stream audio, it has a slightly more neutral treble range, and even though its surround performance is still poor, it's still slightly better than the HW-Q60T.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
6.8
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.2
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Center
7.7
6.5
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)
30.1" (76.4 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.2" (10.7 cm)
4.9" (12.4 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
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
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.7
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.81
-0.51
Std. Err.
2.78 dB
2.56 dB
Channels
5.1
4.0
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
58.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-6
0
Suggested Treble Setting
6
0
Slope
-0.19
-0.51
Std. Err.
2.34 dB
2.56 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
42.4 Hz
58.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.39 dB
2.79 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
7.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.0 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.60 dB
1.89 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.4
7.9
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.36
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.74
1.81
Center
7.7
6.5
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom
Slope
-1.06
-1.02
Std. Err.
4.06 dB
3.44 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.6 dB SPL
92.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.94
1.10
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.70
1.61
Surround 5.1
3.0
4.5
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-2.35
-1.82
Std. Err.
6.23 dB
5.04 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.9 dB SPL
90.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
1.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.28
1.35
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
4.9
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
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)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
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
Audio Format Support - ARC
7.1
7.1
eARC
No
No
Dolby Atmos
No
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
No
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
7.4
0.0
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
No
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
Dolby Digital Plus
No
No
DTS
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD
No
No
DTS-HD MA
No
No
5.1 PCM
No
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
9.0
8.7
Latency Video
ARC
-17 ms
30 ms
Optical
-31 ms
49 ms
Full HDMI In
54 ms
N/A
Wireless Playback
6.0
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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