Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung HW-Q60T review

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The Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung HW-Q60T comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the Samsung HW-Q60T has a rating 5.5. Soundbars have the same set of buttons - volume down, volume up, power, source.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-S40T has 2.0 and HW-Q60T has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 360 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-S40T. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-S40T for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-Q60T received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-S40T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-Q60T. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-Q60T. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the HW-Q60T was rated 7/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-S40T or HW-Q60T. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 5/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Samsung HW-Q60T

Advantages Samsung HW-Q60T over Samsung HW-S40T