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Samsung HW-B650
Samsung HW-Q60C
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Channels3.1
Channels3.1
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Samsung HW-B650
Samsung HW-Q60C
The Samsung HW-Q60C is a more versatile soundbar than the Samsung HW-B650. They're both 3.1 setups, but the Q60C supports more audio formats. For example, it supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD. It's not "true" support since it has to downmix these formats into stereo, but it's better than nothing.
Variants
- HW-B650 (Black)
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.6
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.6
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.3
9.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
40.6" (103.1 cm)
40.6" (103.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.7 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)
Depth
4.2" (10.6 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.2" (18.4 cm)
7.2" (18.4 cm)
Height
13.5" (34.2 cm)
13.5" (34.3 cm)
Depth
11.7" (29.7 cm)
11.7" (29.6 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1
3.1
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.10
-0.46
Standard Error
2.91 dB
2.37 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
39.4 Hz
38.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-2
Suggested Treble Setting
0
1
Slope
-0.10
0.00
Standard Error
2.91 dB
2.15 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
39.4 Hz
41.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
8.5
8.2
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
96.3 dB SPL
93.9 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.68 dB
0.29 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.15 dB
1.55 dB
Center
8.1
7.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.22
-0.60
Std. Err.
3.09 dB
2.73 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.1 dB SPL
70.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.43
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.12
2.76
Surround 5.1
4.0
3.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.30
-0.72
Std. Err.
3.57 dB
2.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.2 dB SPL
72.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.79
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.13
3.12
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.6
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
N/A
-0.42
Std. Err.
N/A
3.09 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
64.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
0.80
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.96
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
ARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.3
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
6.3
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
8.9
7.7
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
82 ms
93 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
82 ms
99 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
101 ms
Dolby Digital
82 ms
93 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
90 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
128 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.9
7.3
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
82 ms
100 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
83 ms
108 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
106 ms
Dolby Digital
95 ms
113 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
103 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
136 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.7
8.3
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
161 ms
109 ms
Dolby Digital
207 ms
173 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.3
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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