Samsung Q60C vs Samsung HW-A550 review

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The Samsung Q60C vs Samsung HW-A550 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, Q60C has a total rating of 5.8 out of 10 versus 4.6 for HW-A550.

Audio features

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-A550. The output power is different and equal to 340 (overall) W for the Q60C versus 410 (overall) W for the HW-A550. 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-A550 5 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. For connectivity, the Q60C received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, 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 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-A550 6 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung Q60C over Samsung HW-A550