Samsung B550 vs Samsung S60B review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung B550 vs Samsung S60B. The Samsung B550 was rated 4.6, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.

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 S60B has 5.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 410 (overall) versus 200 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The S60B can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S60B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the B550, so in the S60B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the S60B provides a device control application. The Samsung S60B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S60B. The S60B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The B550 was rated 6/10, while the S60B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung B550 over Samsung S60B

Advantages Samsung S60B over Samsung B550