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-S40T vs Samsung Q600B comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the Samsung Q600B has a rating 6.
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 Q600B has 3.1.2. 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 Q600B received 8 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
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 Q600B. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Q600B. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the Q600B was rated 8/10.
The manufacturer of the HW-S40T provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q600B. The Q600B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-S40T was rated 5/10, while the Q600B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.