If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Samsung HW-Q950T vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. Both soundbars received a score of 8.4 in our ranking.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 and Smart Soundbar 600 has 5.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-Q950T via wireless, but Smart Soundbar 600 has wired connection type. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 received 8 out of 10.
Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q950T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Bose Smart Soundbar 600. As in the HW-Q950T, so in the Smart Soundbar 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 was rated 9/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q950T may become part of a multiroom system.
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The HW-Q950T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.