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Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260N. of audio channels:5.0Audio output power:200 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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 87% of models
Score components

95%

7.2

Technical score

5%

8.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 5)

Reviews score 5% · 8.3 · based on 5 videos
5 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 87% of soundbars
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 95%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

25%

6.9

Audio

18%

6.8

Formats

16%

6.5

Connectivity

14%

9.6

Controls

12%

6.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.1

Smart features

5%

7.0

Design

â–²Better than 87%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Grades by review (5)
5 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–²Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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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 87% of models
Score components:

25%

6.9

Audio

18%

6.8

Formats

16%

6.5

Connectivity

14%

9.6

Controls

12%

6.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.1

Smart features

5%

7.0

Design

7.2
Reviews score
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.8
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
49.7 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 49.7 Hz, lower than 65.1% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 79.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wireless Atmos is supported with compatible Samsung TVs.
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
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75.5% 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 4
This soundbar uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4, which is newer than that of 73.4% of soundbars and the same as that of 4.8% 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
2.1
This soundbar uses HDMI 2.1, which is newer than that of 91.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 8.5% 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
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
yes
This soundbar supports Spotify Connect. 77.1% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
yes
This soundbar supports TIDAL Connect. 91% 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
670 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 670 mm wide, narrower than 58% of soundbars.
Height
62 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 62 mm high, shorter than 71.1% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Thickness
105 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 105 mm thick, thicker than 71.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
2,700 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,700 g, more than 67.6% 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.
Metal grille.
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Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar vs the average soundbar

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  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
    Wireless Atmos is supported with compatible Samsung TVs.
  • 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.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Automatic room calibration
    This soundbar supports automatic room calibration, 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
  • 16.2% better value for money
    Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar has better value for money than the average soundbar (7.84 vs 6.7).
    7.84 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
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
    Wireless Atmos is supported with compatible Samsung TVs.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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. Chromecast built-in multi-room support.
  • Supports TIDAL Connect
    This soundbar supports tIDAL Connect, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Q-Symphony
    This soundbar supports Q-Symphony support, the average soundbar does not.
    Works with compatible Samsung TVs.
  • Native Amazon Music support
    This soundbar supports native Amazon Music, the average soundbar does not.
    Available via built-in Alexa.
  • Automatic room calibration
    This soundbar supports automatic room calibration, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 5 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    62 mm vs 67 mm
  • 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 firmware updates only, not audio input)
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • 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 for service/firmware updates only)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 1,200 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (18,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    18,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 2.74x more expensive
    Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar is more expensive than the average soundbar (£260 vs £95).
    £260 vs £95
  • 1,200 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (18,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    18,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB port is for firmware updates only, not audio input)
  • 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 for service/firmware updates only)
  • 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
  • 19 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (105 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    105 mm vs 86 mm
  • 700 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,700 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,700 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

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

7.0
Dave Banter
≈ estimated
01/02/2024
Hands-on review · who it suits, likes and dislikes
Verdict
Samsung HW-S60B suits Samsung TV owners best, though it has several weaknesses and better value may be found elsewhere.
9.0
Juan Camacho
≈ estimated
20/10/2022
Long-term test · one month of daily use
Verdict
Samsung HW-S60B gives clear dialogue and strong bass for the money, though its TV connection sometimes drops.
9.0
Juan Camacho
≈ estimated
19/09/2022
Long-term test · one month of daily use
Verdict
Samsung HW-S60B earns a strong recommendation after a month, despite one minor connection issue.
9.0
The TV Dan
≈ estimated
02/07/2022
Unboxing and tests · TV, music and movie sound
Verdict
Samsung HW-S60B is a powerful, stylish compact soundbar with good clarity and bass for small setups.
9.0
Juan Camacho
≈ estimated
04/11/2022
Short review · five reasons to buy
Verdict
Samsung HW-S60B is a great choice for TV sound, praised for its value, sound quality and easy setup.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar

  • Compact and sleek all-in-one design that fits easily in small spaces or under most TVs.
  • Excellent dialogue and vocal clarity thanks to a dedicated centre channel and Active Voice Amplifier.
  • Versatile wireless connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect.
  • Seamless integration with Samsung TVs through Q-Symphony and wireless Dolby Atmos support.
  • User-friendly setup and control primarily through the intuitive SmartThings mobile app.
  • Solid build quality featuring a premium-feeling metal grille instead of fabric.

What customers don't like about Samsung HW-S60B All-in-One Soundbar

  • Lacks a dedicated subwoofer, resulting in a noticeable absence of deep, 'rumbling' bass for action movies and music.
  • No built-in visual display; settings rely on less intuitive audio prompts and LED blink patterns.
  • The surround sound effect is limited and 'front-heavy' because the bar lacks physical rear or up-firing speakers.
  • Some users reported occasional lip-sync delays and connectivity drops.
  • Premium features like Q-Symphony and wireless Atmos are limited to newer Samsung TVs, reducing its value for other brands.
  • Remote control buttons can feel fragile or cluttered, making manual level adjustments fiddly.

Verdict

The Samsung HW-S60B is a compact 5.0-channel all-in-one soundbar featuring 200W of power across seven speakers, including a dedicated centre channel and side-firing drivers for an expansive soundstage. Released in 2022, it supports wireless Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X, and integrates with Samsung TVs via Q-Symphony and SpaceFit Sound room correction. Connectivity is robust, offering HDMI ARC, optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and built-in Alexa. Main pros include its space-saving 67cm wide design, exceptional dialogue clarity, and seamless smart features through the SmartThings app. However, it lacks deep low-end rumble due to the absence of a dedicated subwoofer, and its 'virtual' surround performance is less immersive than systems with physical up-firing speakers or satellites.

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