Samsung HW-T550 vs Samsung Q600C review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-T550 vs Samsung Q600C comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-T550 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 5.6 for Q600C.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-T550 has 2.1 versus 3.1.2 for the Samsung Q600C. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the HW-T550 versus 360 (overall) W for the Q600C. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-T550 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung Q600C 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-T550 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Q600C has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q600C. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-T550 got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q600C 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung Q600C over Samsung HW-T550