Samsung soundbars tend to have a small screen that displays inputs and volume levels. If there are messages, the text needs to scroll to fully display. While some may prefer this interface over light indicators, others might be annoyed by the scrolling text. Dolby Atmos: Gives a sense of height with dedicated upward-firing drivers to produce a realistic surround sound effect. The Q60B’s picture hardware is driven by a Quantum Processor 4K lite system that seems to be more or less on a par with the Crystal processor found in Samsung’s non Quantum Dot TVs. Certainly, it doesn’t appear to have any of the machine learning/AI elements you get higher up Samsung’s TV range, with Samsung’s blurb on it only really talking about improved upscaling of sub-4K content and the ability to automatically adjust the sound profile to suit different content types.

Samsung soundbars offer a good, well-balanced, and neutral sound profile right out of the box, versatile for different uses. Thanks to their wireless subwoofer, some soundbars do have a bit of extra bass. Adaptive Sound: The soundbar analyzes the content being played and automatically adjusts the audio settings to deliver optimized sound for each scene. Meanwhile, to connect it wirelessly with other devices, both of them only have built-in Bluetooth. They don’t have built-in Wi-Fi. Both also don’t support ChromeCast or Apple Air Play, so you can cast your audio file from your smartphone to them. The impact of its brightness with HDR footage can be felt in both the amount of full-screen brightness it can muster and the intensity it’s able to inject into small bright highlights – even if those highlights are within an already bright overall image. The Q60B gets Samsung’s Game Bar interface, which provides key information on incoming gaming graphics and provides faster access to a few gaming-related features. This includes support, uniquely at this price point, for the Super Ultrawide GameView feature that lets you play some compatible PC games in a 32:9 aspect ratio to increase your field of view. There’s also ALLM switching but, unfortunately, that’s the last of the cutting-edge gaming features; there’s no support over any of the TV's three HDMIs for either 4K at 120Hz feeds, or VRR.

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There’s support for Samsung’s Health system, too, which combines workout videos with Samsung’s Health App to let you establish wellness routines and try out premium exercise classes without having to leave your home. On the other hand, with the support of eARC, the Samsung HW-Q60B can play high-quality audio content you will find more in the future. Although it doesn’t have heigh channel, but it still can play height sound by downmixing it to stereo. use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. The Samsung Q60B Soundbar boasts a slim and modern design that complements any home theater setup. Its sleek profile and premium build quality exude elegance and sophistication. The soundbar is crafted with high-quality materials that not only enhance its aesthetic appeal but also ensure durability and longevity. Wi-Fi and SmartThings: The soundbar’s Wi-Fi connectivity enables effortless integration with your home network and provides access to online music streaming services. It can also be controlled through the SmartThings app, allowing for convenient management of settings and features.

The Samsung HW-Q990C is the best Samsung soundbar we've tested. This premium 11.1.4 soundbar is the next generation of the Samsung HW-Q990B, and its sound quality is even better than its predecessor. Out-of-the-box, you enjoy a clear and clean sound suitable for listening to many different types of audio content, from music to movies to TV shows. The dedicated sub brings the rumble in the bass, and it's more controlled than last year's model, so voices and lead instruments are represented with balance alongside the bass.This input lag figure is about as low as it gets in the TV world, potentially giving you a critical advantage over people gaming on less rapid TVs. Note that you can, if you wish, sacrifice a little input lag, pushing it up to around 26ms, to get slightly better overall picture quality, by choosing the Faster or Fast rather than Fastest response time options. This is worth considering for games that aren’t as reliant on super-fast response times.