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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Samsung HW-S60D

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BoseSmart SoundbarSamsungHW-S60D
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 20242024
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels–5.0
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversFive transducers; two side-firing racetrack transducers, a centre tweeter and two up-firing transducers; QuietPort technology for bassSeven speakers with a dedicated centre channel, side-firing speakers and built-in bass drivers; no upward-firing or front wide-firing speakers, according to the detailed maker specifications. Generic UK feature text mentions up-firing speakers, conflicting with that exact specification table
Audio formatsDolby Atmos; Bose TrueSpace upmixes stereo and 5.1 contentDolby Atmos and Atmos Music rendered virtually without height drivers; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and multichannel LPCM. DTS Digital Surround and Virtual:X are licensed in the exact manual; generic UK eARC text mentions DTS:X without an exact decoding specification. MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF files
Room tuningAI Dialogue Mode (can be switched off); adjustable EQ in the Bose appSpaceFit Sound room calibration from the soundbar, or compatible Samsung TV Adaptive Sound+; Adaptive Sound, Music, Game, Standard and DTS Virtual:X modes, Voice Enhance, Active Voice Amplifier and Night mode. UK feature heading calls calibration SpaceFit Sound Pro, while the exact manual calls it SpaceFit Sound. Q-Symphony with selected Samsung TVs
Connections
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsAlexaAlexa
Wi-FiWi-Fi–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0, 9 m rangeBluetooth 5.2; Tap Sound with supported Galaxy devices running Android 8.1 or later and SmartThings
PortsHDMI eARC (ARC also works); optical in; wired bass module; IR; USB (service only)One HDMI eARC connection to the TV, optical input, DC power and Micro USB service port; no HDMI source input, video passthrough or USB music playback
StreamingApple AirPlay 2; Chromecast built-in (Google Cast); Spotify Connect; Bluetooth; Roku TV ReadyAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect and Roon Tested; compatible services, network access and subscriptions may be required. Wireless Dolby Atmos with compatible 2022–2024 Samsung TVs; the manual separately supports Atmos through HDMI ARC/eARC with compatible sources
Multi-roomGroups with Bose smart speakers and soundbars in the Bose app; SimpleSync to Bose Bluetooth headphones and speakers; optional wireless Bose bass module and surround speakers for 5.1; Personal Surround Sound with Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (one listener)AirPlay 2 or Chromecast speaker groups
AppBose app; Voice4Video TV control with Alexa; remote control in the boxSmartThings for setup, sound adjustment and software updates; Samsung account required
Design
Weight3.13 kg2.7 kg
Controls–Top-panel controls, included remote with two AAA batteries, HDMI CEC, SmartThings and built-in Alexa; works with Google Assistant through an external compatible device. LED status lights and audio feedback rather than a text display
MicrophonesTwo microphones for voiceBuilt-in microphone for voice control and room tuning, with microphone on/off control
MountingBose Soundbar Wall Bracket sold separatelyIncluded wall-mount brackets. Optional SWA-W510 subwoofer and SWA-9200S rear-speaker kit sold separately
Size2.21 × 27.34 × 4.09 in (H × W × D); 6.909 lb670 × 62 × 105 mm (width × height × depth); main weight 2.7 kg, while the maker's 4.1 kg set weight includes packaging
ColoursBlackBlack; white HW-S61D is the colour variant of this family
In the boxSmart Soundbar, optical cable, HDMI cable, power cable, remote control (battery included), quick start guide, Roku ready insert sheetSoundbar, remote with batteries, power adapter, power cable and wall-mount components; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied in the UK manual

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