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Samsung HW-S60D · Samsung
HW-S60D
Samsung's compact 5.0-channel all-in-one soundbar has a dedicated centre channel, side-firing speakers and built-in bass drivers. It supports virtual Dolby Atmos, HDMI eARC, optical input and Wi-Fi music streaming; a subwoofer and rear speakers are optional.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- Yes
- Connects by
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 2.7 kg
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 5.0
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Drivers
- Seven 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 formats
- Dolby 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 tuning
- SpaceFit 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-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- Yes
- HDMI eARC
- Yes
- Voice assistants
- Alexa
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2; Tap Sound with supported Galaxy devices running Android 8.1 or later and SmartThings
- Ports
- 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
- Streaming
- AirPlay 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-room
- AirPlay 2 or Chromecast speaker groups
- App
- SmartThings for setup, sound adjustment and software updates; Samsung account required
Design
- Weight
- 2.7 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
- Microphones
- Built-in microphone for voice control and room tuning, with microphone on/off control
- Mounting
- Included wall-mount brackets. Optional SWA-W510 subwoofer and SWA-9200S rear-speaker kit sold separately
- Size
- 670 × 62 × 105 mm (width × height × depth); main weight 2.7 kg, while the maker's 4.1 kg set weight includes packaging
- Colours
- Black; white HW-S61D is the colour variant of this family
- In the box
- Soundbar, remote with batteries, power adapter, power cable and wall-mount components; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied in the UK manual
Pros and cons
Pros
- Compact all-in-one design with a dedicated centre channel
- HDMI eARC, optical input, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast
- Optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers
Cons
- No upward-firing drivers for Atmos height effects
- No HDMI source input or video passthrough
- No text display on the bar
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 3.13 kg | Sept 2024 | |
| Soundbar | Yes | Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 2.7 kg | 2025 | |
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 2.76 kg | 2025 |
Sources
- samsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/s60d-s-series-lifestyle-soundbar-black-hw…
- org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx
- news.samsung.com/uk/be-the-greatest-supporter-during-this-years-summer-of-sport…
Photo: Samsung
- Samsung HW-S60D top controls and curved grille viewed from above: Samsung