These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ranks #9 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality at $488; the Samsung HW-Q600F ranks #11 of 16 soundbars with a subwoofer by sound quality at $697.99.
What the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) does well: The Beam fits under smaller TVs yet sounds balanced and clear, with dialogue that stays easy to follow. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Samsung HW-Q600F cannot. The tradeoff: Atmos height is simulated rather than fired at the ceiling, so overhead effects are subtle.
The case for the Samsung HW-Q600F: A 3.1.2 bar with a dedicated center channel and up-firing drivers, paired with a wireless sub. The tradeoff: There is no Wi-Fi, so streaming is Bluetooth only.
Buy the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ($488) for an all-in-one soundbar; the Samsung HW-Q600F ($697.99) suits a soundbar with a subwoofer instead.
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The Beam fits under smaller TVs yet sounds balanced and clear, with dialogue that stays easy to follow.
A 3.1.2 bar with a dedicated center channel and up-firing drivers, paired with a wireless sub.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | Samsung HW-Q600F | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $488.00 | $697.99 |
| Ranked | #9 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #11 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer |
| App | Yes (Sonos) | Yes (SmartThings) |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Channels | 5.0 | 3.1.2 |
| DTS:X | No | - |
| Dimensions | 2.7”H x 25.6”W x 3.9”D (68 x 651 x 100 mm) | 2.2”H x 40.6”W x 4.1”D (57 x 1030 x 105 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 5 drivers (1 tweeter, 4 elliptical midwoofers) plus 3 passive radiators | Bar: 9 drivers including 2 up-firing |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | None (optional Sonos Sub or Sub Mini) | Wireless |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Sonos Era 100 or One SL) | No |
| Room Correction | Yes (Trueplay) | Yes (SpaceFit Sound, Samsung TVs only) |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | - |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming) | No |
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