Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Samsung Q60B review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Samsung Q60B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, MusicCast BAR 400 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60B.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 has 5.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung Q60B. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the MusicCast BAR 400 versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60B 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the MusicCast BAR 400.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. 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 MusicCast BAR 400 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. Compared soundbars have no app control. A built-in microphone is present only on the MusicCast BAR 400. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400.

Multichannel surround

Only the Q60B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q60B. For multichannel surround Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 got a rating of 6, and Samsung Q60B 10 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over Samsung Q60B

Advantages Samsung Q60B over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400