Samsung Q60C vs Polk Audio Signa S3 review

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The Samsung Q60C vs Polk Audio Signa S3 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung Q60C was rated 5.8, while the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a rating 6.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Q60C has 3.1 and Signa S3 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Samsung Q60C for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio Signa S3 received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Signa S3 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Signa S3. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q60C versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio Signa S3. As in the Q60C, so in the Signa S3 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Q60C at 7 out of 10, while the Signa S3 was rated 5/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Signa S3 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio Signa S3 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q60C. The Q60C can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q60C was rated 10/10, while the Signa S3 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q60C over Polk Audio Signa S3

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 over Samsung Q60C