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Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310N. of audio channels:5.0Audio output power:200 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

95%

6.8

Technical score

5%

6.6

Reviews score ( 0 · 4)

Reviews score 5% · 6.6 · based on 4 videos
4 videos count as 1.8 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 82% of soundbars
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–²Better than 86%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

25%

6.6

Audio

18%

5.3

Formats

16%

6.6

Connectivity

14%

9.1

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.5

Smart features

5%

6.1

Design

â–²Better than 84%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Grades by review (4)
4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

6.6

Audio

18%

5.3

Formats

16%

6.6

Connectivity

14%

9.1

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.5

Smart features

5%

6.1

Design

6.8
Reviews score
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.4
Brand name
Samsung
N. of audio channels
5
This soundbar offers 5 audio channels, more than 85.6% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Audio output power
200 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 200 W of audio output power, more than 83.3% of soundbars and equal to 2.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
58.2 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 58.2 Hz, higher than 65.7% of soundbars and equal to 0.6% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 68.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5
This soundbar uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5, which is newer than that of 78.7% of soundbars and the same as that of 18.1% of soundbars.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is older than that of 61.6% of soundbars and the same as that of 24.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 65.4% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 69.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
yes
This soundbar has far-field microphones. 88.3% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
eARC
This soundbar uses HDMI eARC, which is newer than that of 73.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 17% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
yes
This soundbar supports AirPlay. 80.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
?
Spotify Connect
yes
This soundbar supports Spotify Connect. 77.1% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
yes
This soundbar supports native Amazon Music. 79.3% support native Amazon Music.
Available via built-in Alexa.
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Width
764 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 764 mm wide, wider than 50.5% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Height
68 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 68 mm high, taller than 50.8% of soundbars and equal to 4.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
125 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 125 mm thick, thicker than 86.1% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
3,000 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 3,000 g, more than 72.3% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Fabric-wrapped exterior.
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Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (5 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    5.0 vs 2.0
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (7 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    7 vs 4
  • Supports AirPlay
    This soundbar supports AirPlay, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This soundbar supports Spotify Connect, the average soundbar does not.
  • Multiroom ecosystem support
    This soundbar supports multiroom ecosystem support, the average soundbar does not.
    SmartThings multi-room ecosystem. AirPlay 2 multi-room support.
  • 10.1% better value for money
    Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar has better value for money than the average soundbar (7.42 vs 6.7).
    7.42 vs 6.75
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (5 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    5.0 vs 2.0
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (7 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    7 vs 4
  • 2.86x more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (200 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    200 W vs 70 W
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • 5 more equalizer bands
    This soundbar offers more equalizer bands than the average soundbar (7 vs 2). The average soundbar offers 2 equalizer bands.
    7 vs 2
  • Hi-Res Audio certified
    This soundbar supports hi-Res Audio certification, the average soundbar does not.
    Hi-Res Audio Decoding is explicitly listed.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 6 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (8 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    8 vs 2
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This soundbar supports AirPlay, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This soundbar supports Spotify Connect, the average soundbar does not.
  • Multiroom ecosystem support
    This soundbar supports multiroom ecosystem support, the average soundbar does not.
    SmartThings multi-room ecosystem. AirPlay 2 multi-room support.
  • Supports Q-Symphony
    This soundbar supports Q-Symphony support, the average soundbar does not.
    Requires a compatible Samsung TV.
  • Native Amazon Music support
    This soundbar supports native Amazon Music, the average soundbar does not.
    Available via built-in Alexa.
  • Supports Deezer
    This soundbar supports Deezer, the average soundbar does not.
    Available via the SmartThings app.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
    Auto-volume mode.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
    Adjustment available in the brand app.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • Easier firmware updates
    This soundbar uses over-the-air, app-based, USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    over-the-air, app-based, USB vs app-based, USB
  • Far-field microphones
    This soundbar has far-field microphones, the average soundbar does not.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (USB port is for service only)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB port is for firmware updates only, not music playback)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 39 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (125 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    125 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • 3.26x more expensive
    Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar is more expensive than the average soundbar (£310 vs £95).
    £310 vs £95
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • 100 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (19,900 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    19,900 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 6.2 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (58.2 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    58.2 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (USB port is for service only)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB port is for firmware updates only, not music playback)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • 39 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (125 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    125 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1,000 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,000 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,000 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
The TV Dan
≈ estimated
13/11/2021
Unboxing, setup and test · dimensions and sound checks
Verdict
Samsung HW-S60A is a decent all-in-one soundbar for buyers without room for a separate subwoofer.
4.0
GYMCADDY
≈ estimated
29/05/2021
Hands-on review · sound tests and design
Verdict
Samsung HW-S60A gets the job done, but other soundbars at this price are the better choice.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar

  • Excellent dialogue clarity thanks to a dedicated built-in centre speaker
  • Sleek, compact, and aesthetic fabric-wrapped design that fits well in small spaces
  • Easy and quick setup process, especially when used with Samsung TVs
  • Impressive wide soundstage for its size due to side-firing horn speakers and Acoustic Beam technology
  • Strong smart features including built-in Amazon Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2 support
  • Versatile sound modes like 'Adaptive Sound' that optimise audio based on content

What customers don't like about Samsung HW-S60A All-in-One Soundbar

  • Weak low-bass performance and lacks the 'thump' needed for action movies or bass-heavy music without an external subwoofer
  • Does not support immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
  • Limited physical connectivity with only one HDMI ARC port and one optical input
  • Fabric coating is prone to collecting dust and pet hair
  • Reports of a firmware bug causing auto-shutdown after 18 minutes when using only an optical connection
  • Some users reported wireless connectivity issues and occasional disconnects from the TV

Verdict

The Samsung HW-S60A is a compact 5.0-channel lifestyle soundbar featuring seven built-in speakers, including a dedicated centre channel for dialogue and side-firing horn speakers with Acoustic Beam technology for a wider soundstage. This 200W all-in-one unit supports Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1, while offering smart connectivity through built-in Amazon Alexa, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay 2. Its primary advantages include a sleek fabric-wrapped design that complements modern interiors, crystal-clear vocal reproduction, and the flexibility to expand the system with an optional wireless subwoofer or rear speakers. However, it lacks deep, thumpy low-bass due to the absence of a dedicated subwoofer and does not support immersive object-based audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X.

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