Sony HT-A7000 vs Samsung Q60C review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Sony HT-A7000 vs Samsung Q60C that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HT-A7000 has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60C.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-A7000 has 7.1.2 versus 3.1 for the Samsung Q60C. The output power is different and equal to 500 (overall) W for the HT-A7000 versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60C. Only the Sony HT-A7000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-A7000 got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60C 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the HT-A7000.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-A7000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-A7000 has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung Q60C. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-A7000 over Samsung Q60C

Advantages Samsung Q60C over Sony HT-A7000