Samsung S800B vs Samsung Q60C review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung S800B vs Samsung Q60C that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, S800B has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60C.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung S800B has 3.1.2 versus 3.1 for the Samsung Q60C. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the S800B versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60C. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung S800B got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60C 8 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the S800B.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung S800B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung S800B has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung Q60C. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.
Features
App control is available for the S800B. A built-in microphone is present only on the S800B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.
Advantages Samsung S800B over Samsung Q60C
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
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
- 8.6Samsung S800B
- 5.8Samsung Q60C
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