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Channels
5.1.2
Channels
5.1
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q80R
Samsung HW-Q60T
The Samsung HW-Q80R is a better overall performing soundbar than the Samsung HW-Q60T. The HW-Q80R is larger in size, which might be a bit more difficult to fit in your setup, but it has a much better-balanced sound profile that still delivers a thumpy, rumbly bass. It's louder, has height channels so it can support Atmos content, and you can use Wi-Fi to stream your audio. However, the HW-Q60T has an auto-volume feature. It also has EQ presets such as Game Pro mode, which is great for gamers who don't want to tinker with their audio too much.
Variants
- HW-Q80R
- Samsung HW-Q60T (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.1
7.2
Height (Atmos)
6.1
0.0
Stereo Frequency Response
8.5
7.7
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Surround 5.1
5.1
3.0
Center
8.8
7.7
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
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Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
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Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
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Width
48.3" (122.7 cm)
38.7" (98.2 cm)
Height
3.1" (8.0 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
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Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)
Height
15.9" (40.4 cm)
13.9" (35.2 cm)
Depth
15.7" (39.8 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
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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
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
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In The Box
In The Box photo
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HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.5
7.7
Stereo Setup
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Raw Frequency Response
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Frequency Response Small
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Tested Preset
Standard
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Slope
-0.52
-0.81
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
2.78 dB
Channels
5.1.2
5.1
Low-Frequency Extension
26.3 Hz
42.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.5
7.8
Frequency Response Calibrated
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Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-6
Suggested Treble Setting
0
6
Slope
-0.52
-0.19
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
2.34 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
26.3 Hz
42.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk
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Crosstalk Error
2.35 dB
2.39 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
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SPL @ Max Volume
100.4 dB SPL
93.0 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.06 dB
1.60 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
7.4
THD
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Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.16
0.44
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.34
3.74
Center
8.8
7.7
Center Setup
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Frequency Response
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Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.32
-1.06
Std. Err.
2.38 dB
4.06 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.8 dB SPL
87.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.94
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.05
3.70
Surround 5.1
5.1
3.0
Surround Setup
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Frequency Response
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Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.84
-2.35
Std. Err.
6.72 dB
6.23 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.4 dB SPL
87.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.47
2.28
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.1
0.0
Height Setup
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H Frequency Response
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Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Not Supported
Slope
0.10
N/A
Std. Err.
4.79 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
93.7 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.32
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.91
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
7.1
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
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Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
2
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
7.1
eARC
Yes
No
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
7.4
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
DTS:X
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA
Yes
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
7.3
9.0
Latency Video
ARC
85 ms
-17 ms
Optical
67 ms
-31 ms
Full HDMI In
89 ms
54 ms
Wireless Playback
8.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
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Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
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Remote
Remote photo
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Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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