It makes sense comparing Samsung Q60C vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Q60C has a total rating of 5.8 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung Q60C has 3.1 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 340 (overall) W for the Q60C versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung Q60C got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Q60C supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Q60C received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the Q60C has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q60C. For multichannel surround Samsung Q60C got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.