Samsung B550 vs Samsung Q600B review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Samsung B550 vs Samsung Q600B comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung B550 was rated 4.6, while the Samsung Q600B has a rating 6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that B550 has 2.1 and Q600B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 410 (overall) versus 360 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung B550 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q600B received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the B550, so in the Q600B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the B550 at 7 out of 10, while the Q600B was rated 8/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q600B. The Q600B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The B550 was rated 6/10, while the Q600B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q600B over Samsung B550