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Samsung HW-Q600B
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Tested using Methodology v1.2
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Channels
3.1
Channels
3.1.2
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q600B
Samsung HW-Q600C
The Samsung HW-Q600C is the next generation of the Samsung HW-Q600B. These bars have similar setups and a similar selection of sound enhancement features. However, the next-generation model is the better performer. The Q600B incorrectly implements many audio formats, resulting in a less life-like sound. The Q600C has a better surround sound performance, too. Our results with the Q600B were quite unusual, though, and it's possible that they represent a defect in our unique unit rather than the typical performance of this soundbar.
Variants
- HW-Q600B (Black)
- HW-Q600C (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.6
Surround 5.1
0.7
4.3
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
8.4
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.6
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" (103.0 cm)
40.6" (103.0 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.5 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.2" (18.4 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Height
13.5" (34.2 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)
Depth
11.6" (29.5 cm)
11.6" (29.5 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
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.7
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1
3.1.2
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.46
-0.90
Standard Error
2.79 dB
3.56 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
41.2 Hz
36.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
7.8
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-2
Suggested Treble Setting
0
0
Slope
-0.46
-0.07
Standard Error
2.79 dB
2.23 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
41.2 Hz
43.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
97.4 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.31 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
3.58 dB
1.57 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.1
THD
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.60
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.97
Center
8.3
8.3
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.64
-0.67
Std. Err.
2.72 dB
2.91 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.4 dB SPL
89.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.72
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.84
2.49
Surround 5.1
0.7
4.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-7.02
-0.52
Std. Err.
24.40 dB
2.98 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
64.9 dB SPL
91.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
128.53
0.31
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
131.30
3.74
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.1
5.5
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.40
-0.09
Std. Err.
3.18 dB
5.48 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
83.9 dB SPL
85.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.28
0.73
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.81
1.14
Sound Enhancement Features
7.7
7.7
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
Yes
Yes
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
eARC
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
6.6
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Incorrect Implementation
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Incorrect Implementation
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
6.6
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Incorrect Implementation
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Incorrect Implementation
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
7.8
10
Dolby Digital
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
6.4
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
133 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
133 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
106 ms
Dolby Digital
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
119 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
131 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.4
5.9
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
118 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
118 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
107 ms
Dolby Digital
143 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
132 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
140 ms
ARC
48 ms
Optical
74 ms
Full HDMI In
-75 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
9.7
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
89 ms
Dolby Digital
108 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
7.3
8.1
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
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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Hi Strolla and thanks for your feedback! We’re going to add this to our list of re-tests so we can revisit our results and see if we can achieve 4k HDR @ 120hz.
I don’t understand what you mean when you say 4K HDR at 120hz can’t be passed through on the Q600C. I think it works perfectly well on my Xbox Series X. The picture is definitely perfect HDR10 and the refresh rate is 120hz.