Samsung S50B vs Samsung Q60B review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung S50B vs Samsung Q60B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S50B has a total rating of 4.6 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 Samsung S50B has 3.0 versus 3.1 for the Samsung Q60B. The output power is different and equal to 140 (overall) W for the S50B versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung S50B got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60B 8 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. The Samsung S50B has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung Q60B. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.
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 Q60B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q60B. For multichannel surround Samsung S50B got a rating of 6, and Samsung Q60B 10 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung Q60B over Samsung S50B
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.6Samsung S50B
- 5.8Samsung Q60B
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