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Samsung HW Q600A Review

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Updated Dec 20, 2023 11:29 AM

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Featuring a huge selection of audio customization options, the Samsung HW-Q600A is a great soundbar for music, TV shows, and casual movie watching. However, it has mediocre surround and Dolby Atmos performance, so it’s not great for directional movie content.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

Featuring Dolby Atmos, the 2021 model Samsung HW-Q600A sets itself apart from other 3.1.2-channel soundbars. This system comes with a dedicated subwoofer, adding some boom to TV sound.

It has a remarkably neutral sound profile, just like many of the highest-rated speakers today. Music customization features like a graphic equalizer and presets let you fine-tune the audio profile.

Like most Samsung soundbars, it has an excellent selection of ports that include a shared HDMI ARC+Out, full HDMI In, and USB. Unfortunately, it only streams via Bluetooth and doesn’t reproduce that deep rumbling low bass that brings action movies to life.

On the flip side, this soundbar has a dedicated center channel producing clear dialogue. Movie enthusiasts should note that it downmixes surround sound to stereo, so its narrow soundstage is not as immersive as those of more advanced 5.1.2 soundbars.

Continue reading our Samsung HW-Q600A review and see how it measures up against the best soundbars on the market today.

Consensus

our Verdict

During their tests, top experts hailed neutral sound profile and loud output of the Samsung HW-Q600A, endorsing it for music, TV shows, and occasional movie playback.

Editors from Which? love its natural sound profile, saying that it is great for all sorts of music and TV dialogue. Reviewers from Product Review praised its loud sound output during their testing, commenting that it’s great for indoor gatherings.

However, despite having a dedicated subwoofer, this system doesn’t reproduce that rumbling low bass that engages movie and game buffs. The dialogue on this unit is crisp, thanks to a dedicated center channel that is especially suited to human voices.

Reviewers were disappointed by its surround and Dolby Atmos soundstage, stating that its not very immersive. It has an excellent range of connectivity options, although it only supports Bluetooth as a wireless streaming option.

The audio latency is a bit high, and editors noticed some minor delays between the audio and video feeds.

If you need more wireless streaming options, check out our Samsung HW-Q70T review today.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Graphic equalizer and presets for customizing music
  • Soundbar gets really loud

Reason to Avoid

  • Poor extended low bass
  • Doesn’t support Wi-Fi, AirPlay, or Chromecast
  • Lacks built-in voice assistants
  • Doesn’t have a mobile app
  • Poor surround soundstage

Samsung HW Q600A Specs

Bluetooth EnabledBluetooth EnabledYes
DepthDepth4.1"
Dialogue Enhancement FeatureDialogue Enhancement Featurena
Energy Star CertifiedEnergy Star CertifiedYes
HDMI ARCHDMI ARCYes
HeightHeight2.3"
Number of Audio ChannelsNumber of Audio Channels3.1.2
SubwooferSubwooferIncluded
Surround Sound SupportedSurround Sound SupportedDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X
Voice AssistantVoice AssistantNo
Wall MountableWall MountableYes
WeightWeight7.5 lbs
WidthWidth38.6"
Wireless ConnectivityWireless ConnectivityBluetooth
Wireless Subwoofer ConnectivityWireless Subwoofer ConnectivityYes
Works WithWorks WithBluetooth, Remote Control, SmartThings

All Specs

Test Results

Low End Roll Off (Hz)61.688
High End Roll Off (Hz)2,313.874
Max Volume Test (db)94.2
Latency (ms)63
THD @ 80dB0.48

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Market Context

Featuring Dolby Atmos, the 2021 model Samsung HW-Q600A sets itself apart from other 3.1.2-channel soundbars. This system comes with a dedicated subwoofer, adding some boom…

Featuring Dolby Atmos, the 2021 model Samsung HW-Q600A sets itself apart from other 3.1.2-channel soundbars. This system comes with a dedicated subwoofer, adding some boom to TV sound.

It has a remarkably neutral sound profile, just like many of the highest-rated speakers today. Music customization features like a graphic equalizer and presets let you fine-tune the audio profile.

Like most Samsung soundbars, it has an excellent selection of ports that include a shared HDMI ARC+Out, full HDMI In, and USB. Unfortunately, it only streams via Bluetooth and doesn’t reproduce that deep rumbling low bass that brings action movies to life.

On the flip side, this soundbar has a dedicated center channel producing clear dialogue. Movie enthusiasts should note that it downmixes surround sound to stereo, so its narrow soundstage is not as immersive as those of more advanced 5.1.2 soundbars.

Continue reading our Samsung HW-Q600A review and see how it measures up against the best soundbars on the market today.

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Equipped with a graphic equalizer, the Samsung HW-Q600A is easier to customize than the Sony HT-G700, which doesn’t have such features. It also produces deeper…

Equipped with a graphic equalizer, the Samsung HW-Q600A is easier to customize than the Sony HT-G700, which doesn’t have such features. It also produces deeper extended low bass and has a wider surround soundstage.

Bluetooth Enabled

Yes

Yes

Depth

4.1"

5.6"

Dialogue Enhancement Feature

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na

Energy Star Certified

Yes

Yes

HDMI ARC

Yes

Yes

Height

2.3"

3.3"

Number of Audio Channels

3.1.2

5.1.2

Subwoofer

Included

Yes

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  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    75
    The Samsung HW-Q600A is good for mixed usage. It has a pretty neutral sound profile… Read More

    By:

    John Panoryios
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    59.2

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    The Samsung HW-Q600A soundbar is part of Samsung’s Q-series. It comes with a wireless subwoofer… Read More

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