LG SN6Y vs Samsung Q60C review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - LG SN6Y vs Samsung Q60C that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SN6Y has a total rating of 6.2 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60C.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 3.1. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the SN6Y versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60C. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN6Y got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung Q60C 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. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN6Y received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN6Y. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN6Y. 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 LG SN6Y got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q60C 10 out of 10.
Advantages LG SN6Y over Samsung Q60C
- App control
- Microphone
Advantages Samsung Q60C over LG SN6Y
- 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
- 6.2LG SN6Y
- 5.8Samsung Q60C
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