Samsung HW-Q60T vs HW-A650: Which Soundbar Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Sep 04, 2024 08:51 PM

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Samsung HW-Q60T

Samsung HW-A650

The Samsung HW-Q60T and the Samsung HW-A650 are very similarly performing soundbars, but the HW-A650 is a bit better overall. It has a slightly more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, which some listeners may prefer.

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Samsung HW-Q60T (Black)

HW-A650 (Black)

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Samsung HW-Q60T

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HW-A650

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HW-A650

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HW-A650

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Mixed Usage

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Dialogue/TV Shows

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Design

Style - Bar

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Style - Subwoofer

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Sub Wireless

Locked

Enclosure

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Style - Satellites

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Satellite Wireless

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Dimensions - Bar

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Width

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Height

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Depth

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

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Width

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Height

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Depth

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Dimensions - Satellites

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Width

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Height

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Depth

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Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

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Satellite Mounting Holes

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Mountable Bar

Locked

Bar Brackets Included

Locked

Mountable Satellites

Locked

Satellite Brackets Included

Locked

Build Quality

N/A

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In The Box

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

Stereo Setup

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Raw Frequency Response

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Frequency Response Small

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Tested Preset

Locked

Slope

Lock

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Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

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High-Frequency Extension

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

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Suggested Preset

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

Slope

Lock

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Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

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Stereo Soundstage

N/A

Crosstalk

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Crosstalk Error

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

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SPL @ Max Volume

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DRC @ Max Volume

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

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THD

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Weighted THD @ 80dB

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Weighted THD @ Max Volume

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Center

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Center Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

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Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

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Surround 5.1

N/A

Surround Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

7.1 Rears

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Height (Atmos)

N/A

Height Setup

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H Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

N/A

Std. Err.

N/A

SPL @ Max Volume

N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB

N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

N/A

Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

EQ

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

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Virtual Surround

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Connectivity

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Optical Audio In

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

RCA In

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Subwoofer Output

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Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

eARC

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

DTS

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

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DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

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5.1 PCM (eARC only)

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

DTS

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

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DTS-HD MA

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5.1 PCM

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Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

Dolby Digital

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DTS

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Latency

N/A

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ARC

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Optical

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Full HDMI In

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Wireless Playback

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Wi-Fi Playback

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Spotify Connect

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

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4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

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HDR10 Passthrough

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Additional Features

Interface

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Display

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Bar Controls

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Remote

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Microphone Mute

Locked

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