Samsung HW-S40T vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review

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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 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 has a rating 8.4.

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 Smart Soundbar 600 has 5.1.2. 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 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Smart Soundbar 600 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Smart Soundbar 600. 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 Bose Smart Soundbar 600. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Smart Soundbar 600. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 was rated 9/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Smart Soundbar 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-S40T was rated 5/10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Bose Smart Soundbar 600

Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 600 over Samsung HW-S40T