Denon HEOS BAR vs Samsung HW-Q60R review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Denon HEOS BAR vs Samsung HW-Q60R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HEOS BAR has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-Q60R. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, sound off and power, volume down, volume up, source, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Denon HEOS BAR has 3.0 versus 5.1 for the Samsung HW-Q60R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Denon HEOS BAR got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-Q60R 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HEOS BAR.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Denon HEOS BAR has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung HW-Q60R. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HEOS BAR received a rating of 7/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available for the HEOS BAR. A built-in microphone is present only on the HEOS BAR. Multi-room is only available for the Denon HEOS BAR.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Denon HEOS BAR got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-Q60R 6 out of 10.

Advantages Denon HEOS BAR over Samsung HW-Q60R

Advantages Samsung HW-Q60R over Denon HEOS BAR