An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung Q60B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-S40R has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60B.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-S40R has 5.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung Q60B. The output power is different and equal to 600 (overall) W for the HT-S40R versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HT-S40R has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the Q60B - wireless. The Sony HT-S40R got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60B 8 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-S40R has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung Q60B. 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.
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the Q60B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q60B. For multichannel surround Sony HT-S40R got a rating of 8, and Samsung Q60B 10 out of 10.