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With a neutral sound profile and Dolby Atmos, the Samsung HW-Q30B delivers pleasant music, TV shows, and movie content. However, it has poor surround soundstage and mediocre low-bass mean that it’s not the most immersive option for movies.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Samsung HW-Q60B is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar that was first released in 2022, touting Dolby Atmos. Like select top-rated speakers, this system comes with a dedicated subwoofer, although it doesn’t reproduce extended low bass.
Compatible with some Q-Symphony technology, this system can be paired with compatible Samsung TVs. Music enthusiasts will love the audio customization options that include a graphic equalizer and presets.
Ports like a combined HDMI ARC+Output, full HDMI input, and USB facilitate hassle-free connectivity. That said, this system lacks advanced features like voice assistants and the mobile app.
This unit doesn’t support Wi-Fi, Airplay, or Chromecast, relying solely on Bluetooth for wireless streaming. Because it downmixes surround sound to stereo, it has a middling 3D soundstage, so it’s not as immersive for movies as higher-end units.
Continue reading our Samsung HW-Q60B Review below, and check out the highest-rated soundbars on the market today.
Consensus
our Verdict
Product testers love the balanced profile of the Samsung HW-Q60B, endorsing it for music, TV shows, and movies. Experts from The Tech Reviewer were astounded by its pleasant audio that is capable of accurately rendering movie and music of all genres.
Reviewers from Crutchfield were happy that it supports Dolby Atmos, although they observed that the performance is poor. It also downmixes surround sound to stereo, so the soundstage is not that immersive in the horizontal plane, too.
This system gets really loud, so it is ideal for gatherings. It has a great center channel that enhances dialogue in movies and TV shows. A huge selection of connectivity options simplifies plugging to TVs, but the soundbar only supports Bluetooth as a wireless streaming option.
Analysts were disappointed that it doesn’t have voice assistants and doesn’t have a companion app.
ReasonS to Buy
Effective graphic equalizer and presets
Supports Dolby Atmos
Dialogue enhancement feature and dedicated center channels enhance conversations in movies
Gets really loud
Reason to Avoid
Downmixes surround sound and Dolby Atmos to stereo
Poor low-bass
Doesn’t support Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay, or Chromecast
Doesn’t have voice assistants or a mobile app
Samsung Q60B Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
4.1"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
Yes
Energy Star Certified
Yes
HDMI ARC
Yes
Height
2.2"
Number of Audio Channels
3.1
Subwoofer
Included
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, Surround Sound
Voice Assistant
No
Wall Mountable
Yes
Weight
7.7 lbs
Width
40.6"
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
Yes
Works With
Bluetooth, Remote Control
All Specs
Test Results
These are the most important criteria to test for Soundbars based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.
Low End Roll Off (Hz)
High End Roll Off (Hz)
Max Volume Test (db)
Latency (ms)
THD @ 80dB
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The Samsung HW-Q60B is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar that was first released in 2022, touting Dolby Atmos. Like select top-rated speakers, this system comes with…
The Samsung HW-Q60B is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar that was first released in 2022, touting Dolby Atmos. Like select top-rated speakers, this system comes with a dedicated subwoofer, although it doesn’t reproduce extended low bass.
Compatible with some Q-Symphony technology, this system can be paired with compatible Samsung TVs. Music enthusiasts will love the audio customization options that include a graphic equalizer and presets.
Ports like a combined HDMI ARC+Output, full HDMI input, and USB facilitate hassle-free connectivity. That said, this system lacks advanced features like voice assistants and the mobile app.
This unit doesn’t support Wi-Fi, Airplay, or Chromecast, relying solely on Bluetooth for wireless streaming. Because it downmixes surround sound to stereo, it has a middling 3D soundstage, so it’s not as immersive for movies as higher-end units.
Continue reading our Samsung HW-Q60B Review below, and check out the highest-rated soundbars on the market today.
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The Samsung HW-Q59CT is more immersive for movies than the Samsung HW-Q60B, thanks to a 5.1 setup and Acoustic Beam technology, which provides a hypnotic movie-watching experience. However, the Samsung HW-Q60B gets louder, achieving a maximum SPL of 95 94.5 dB compared to the 93.7 dB maximum SPL of the Samsung HW-Q59CT. Otherwise, these two sound systems are similar, and both have similar HDMI and USB ports. Be sure to check out our Samsung HW-Q59CT review to learn more.
Featuring a more neutral sound profile out of the box, the Samsung HW-Q60B is better for music than the LG S75Q. It also has a…
Featuring a more neutral sound profile out of the box, the Samsung HW-Q60B is better for music than the LG S75Q. It also has a graphic EQ equalizer for customization, unlike the LG system. However, the LG soundbar handles Dolby Atmos content better because it has up-firing drivers, while the Samsung soundbar downmixes Dolby Atmos content to stereo.
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With a virtual 5.1 setup, the Samsung HW-Q60R has a wider 3D spatial soundstage than the Samsung HW-Q60B, which has a 3.1 configuration. However, while the Samsung HW-Q60B supports Dolby Atmos, the Samsung HW-Q60R doesn’t. The Q60R also has a 3.5 mm port, unlike the HW-Q60B. To learn more about this device, check out our Samsung HW-Q60R review today.
