Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung Q60C review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung Q60C that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 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 Samsung HW-J355 has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung Q60C. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60C. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the Q60C - wireless. The Samsung HW-J355 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60C 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-J355.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung HW-J355 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Q60C supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the HW-J355. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q60C has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q60C. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and Samsung Q60C 10 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over Samsung Q60C
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
Advantages Samsung Q60C over Samsung HW-J355
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Samsung HW-J355
- 5.8Samsung Q60C
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