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Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung HW-S60A
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Sony HT-X8500
Samsung HW-S60A
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Channels2.1
Channels5.0
Variants
- HT-X8500
- HW-S60A (Black)
- HW-S61A (Lite Gray)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-X8500
Samsung HW-S60A
The Samsung HW-S60A is better than the Sony HT-X8500. The Samsung is a 5.0 setup that's better built, and it has built-in voice assistant support. It has better soundstage, center, and surround performances, and more wireless playback support options. Also, it has a graphic EQ for sound customization. That said, only the 2.1 Sony supports Atmos content, which some users may prefer.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.8
7.1
Height (Atmos)
4.8
0.0
Stereo Soundstage
6.0
7.5
Surround 5.1
3.3
6.3
Stereo Frequency Response
6.8
7.2
Center
6.7
8.2
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
Integrated
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
34.9" (88.7 cm)
30.1" (76.4 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
3.9" (9.8 cm)
4.9" (12.4 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
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
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
6.8
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.52
-0.18
Std. Err.
3.31 dB
2.58 dB
Channels
2.1
5.0
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
58.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.8
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
-0.48
-0.18
Std. Err.
3.44 dB
2.58 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
58.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
1.99 dB
2.96 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.4
7.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.6 dB SPL
92.3 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.19 dB
2.24 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
8.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.57
0.29
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
1.56
Center
6.7
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
-0.82
-0.60
Std. Err.
3.14 dB
3.32 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.4 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.33
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.27
1.01
Surround 5.1
3.3
6.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.76
-0.53
Std. Err.
5.33 dB
3.06 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.5 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
0.64
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
6.44
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
4.8
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Surround (Downmix)
Not Supported
Slope
-0.19
N/A
Std. Err.
5.82 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
80.0 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.65
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.60
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
4.7
7.2
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
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
eARC
1 (shared)
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
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
7.1
Dolby Atmos
Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
No
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
No
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
No
DTS
Supported
No
DTS:X
Supported
No
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.5
8.4
Latency Video
ARC
-23 ms
53 ms
Optical
5 ms
40 ms
Full HDMI In
-126 ms
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
6.6
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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