Samsung Q60B vs Q60A Comparison (2024)

We should mention Samsung Q60B and Q60A as our options if we are looking for affordable QLED 4K TV in 2022. Samsung Q60B is introduced as the basic QLED TV series from Samsung’s 2022 TV lineup while Samsung Q60A was released as the basic QLED 4K TV series from Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup. Samsung Q60B comes with 8 screen size options : 85-Inch (QN85Q60BAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q60BAFXZA), 70-Inch (QN70Q60BAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q60BAFXZA), 60-Inch (QN60Q60BAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q60BAFXZA), 50-Inch (QN50Q60BAFXZA) and 43-Inch (QN43Q60BAFXZA) while Samsung Q60A was released with 9 screen size options : 85-Inch (QN85Q60AAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q60AAFXZA), 70-Inch (QN70Q60AAVXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q60AAFXZA), 60-Inch (QN60Q60AAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q60AAFXZA), 50-Inch (QN50Q60AAFXZA), 43-Inch (QN43Q60AAFXZA) and 32-Inch (QN32Q60AAFXZA). What is improved in Samsung Q60B that comes as the successor series? This article will talk about comparison between Samsung Q60B and Q60A so that we can find out what is improved in Samsung Q60B.

Samsung Q60B Review

Samsung Q60B comes as the basic QLED TV series from Samsung’s 2022 TV lineup. As the basic QLED TV series, Samsung Q60B already comes with Quantum Dot Color. With Quantum Dot Color, we can enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of Samsung Q60B as it’s able to deliver 100% Color Volume. Dual LED backlight is integrated with Samsung Q60B to bring more natural contrast on the screen of this TV. The contrast is also enhanced by Supreme UHD Dimming that already integrated as the micro dimming technology of Samsung Q60B. 4K Upscaling is integrated with 4K UHD resolution of Samsung Q60B so that we can enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. Quantum HDR is the HDR technology integrated with Samsung Q60B. It supports HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG that allows us to enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. Quantum Processor Lite 4K is the picture processor integrated with Samsung Q60B. It can optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV. The motion technology of Samsung Q60B is Motion Xcelerator that based on 60Hz native refresh rate. Although it’s only based on 60Hz native refresh rate, Motion Xcelerator is still able to deliver fluid motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. TIZEN is the operating system integrated with Samsung Q60B. It can deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while it also allows us to run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps on the screen of this TV. 802.11ac (WiFi5) is already integrated with Samsung Q60B to help us easily connect this TV to our home network. TM2280E is the remote control included with Samsung Q60B. It’s environmentally remote that allows us to control this TV conveniently with our voice. We can also control Samsung Q60B with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby since they are already supported. The speaker system integrated with Samsung Q60B is quite basic 2CH 20W. It’s completed with Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) to brings more realistic sound experience. Samsung Q60B already supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) that allows us to setup more advanced AV system so that we can enjoy higher quality audio formats.

Samsung Q60A Review

Samsung Q60A is the basic QLED TV series from Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup. It already comes with QLED display so that it can deliver Quantum Dot Color. Quantum Dot Color can deliver 100% color volume so that we can enjoy rich and accurate color details. Samsung Q60A is already completed with Dual LED Backlight that allows us to enjoy natural contrast across its LED screen. Supreme UHD Dimming is also integrated with Samsung Q60A to bring better contrast vibrancy. To bring excellent clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents, Samsung Q60A is completed with 4K Upcaling to brings non 4K contents into near 4K picture quality. The HDR Technology of Samsung Q60A is Quantum HDR. It supports HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG that allows us to enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. The color, clarity and contrast of Samsung Q60A are optimized by Quantum Processor Lite 4K that integrated as the picture processor of this TV. Motion Xcelerator is the motion technology of Samsung Q60A. It’s indeed only based on 60Hz native refresh rate but still can deliver fluid motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. To bring better gaming experience, Samsung Q60A also supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) on top of its Motion Xcelerator. With TIZEN that integrated as its Operating System, we can enjoy wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers. We can also run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps on top of TIZEN OS of Samsung Q60A. Samsung Q60A comes with environmentally friendly TM2180E SolarCell remote. You can conveniently control Samsung Q60A using its included remote as well as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby that already supported. Samsung Q60A comes with quite basic 2CH 20W speaker system. Although it’s still able to deliver good sound quality, I’m sure that it’s a good idea to attach additional soundbar if you are looking for more powerful surround sound. We can also find Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) is integrated with Samsung Q60A to brings more realistic sound experience as it can track every motion on the TV screen. With eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), we can also enjoy higher quality audio formats using additional AV system.

Table of Specs & Features

We can find the key specs and features of Samsung Q60B and Q60A in the table of specs & features below. It’s important for us to look at the specs and features of those two TVs before we can talk more about their comparison.

Comparison of Samsung Q60B and Q60A

Based on their specs and features that we can find in the table of specs & features above, we can talk more about comparison between those two basic QLED TV series.

Picture Technology

Both Samsung Q60B and Q60A come with QLED display. QLED display brings Quantum Dot Color that can deliver 100% Color Volume. With 100% Color Volume, we can enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of Samsung Q60B and Q60A. We can also find that both Samsung Q60B and Q60A are completed with Dual LED backlight that can bring more natural contrast across their LED screen. Supreme UHD Dimming is also integrated with Samsung Q60B and Q60A to bring better contrast vibrancy on the screen of those two TVs.

HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG are already supported by Quantum HDR technology of Samsung Q60B and Q60A so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. Additionally, we can also find that Samsung Q60B also supports HDR10+ Adaptive. HDR10+ Adaptive is able to optimize HDR10+ contents based on the brightness of the room (ambient light). The picture processor integrated with Samsung Q60B and Q60A are similar. They both are powered by Quantum Processor Lite 4K that can optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of those two TVs.

Motion Technology

The motion technology of Samsung Q60B and Q60A are similar. They both come with Motion Xcelerator. Motion Xcelerator is only based on 60Hz native refresh rate but it’s still able to deliver fluid motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. Both Samsung Q60B and Q60A also support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) that can bring better gaming experience on the screen of those two TVs.

Operating System and Remote Control

Both Samsung Q60B and Q60A come with TIZEN OS. But the TIZEN OS integrated with Samsung Q60B and Q60A are indeed different in version. Samsung Q60B comes with 2022 TIZEN while Samsung Q60A comes with 2021 TIZEN. Although they are basically similar in functions, 2022 TIZEN comes with minor improvements to make it more stable and user-friendly.

Both Samsung Q60B and Q60A come with standard smart SolarCell remote. But they are indeed different in version. Samsung Q60B comes with TM2280E remote while Samsung Q60A comes with TM2180E remote. While they are basically similar in functions, TM2280E comes with minor improvements that makes it relatively better than TM2180E. We can also control both Samsung Q60B and Q60A conveniently with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby since they are already supported.

Sound Technology

The speaker system of Samsung Q60B and Q60A are quite basic. They both come with 2CH 20W speaker system. 2CH 20W speaker system of those two TVs are completed with Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) that can track every motion on the TV so that we can enjoy more realistic sound experience. It’s also a good idea to attach more advanced AV system with eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) to enjoy higher quality audio formats since eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) is already supported by Samsung Q60B and Q60A.

Price

We can find that Samsung Q60B is usually offered at the higher price than Samsung Q60A for similar screen size option. It’s recommended for us to check the price of Samsung Q60B and Q60A before we can find their latest price difference as TV prices are changing from time to time.

What is Improved in Samsung Q60B?

Samsung Q60B and Q60A are basically similar based on our discussion about their comparison above. But we can indeed find that there are few minor improvements in Samsung Q60B as the successor of Samsung Q60A. Samsung Q60B already supports HDR10+ Adaptive that can deliver better HDR10+ contents based on the ambient light. It also comes with the newer TIZEN OS and remote control that comes with minor improvements. So, if you don’t mind spending more for HDR10+ Adaptive support as well as newer version of TIZEN and SolarCell remote then Samsung Q60B is the one that you should choose.

As the predecessor series, Samsung Q60A is good alternative choice of Samsung Q60B if we have more limited budget. Samsung Q60A is basically similar to Samsung Q60B except that it doesn’t support HDR10+ Adaptive while it comes with the older version of TIZEN OS and SolarCell remote. So, if you don’t mind with the absence of HDR10+ Adaptive support as well as the older version of TIZEN and SolarCell remote while you have less budget for your QLED 4K TV, then Samsung Q60A is good choice for you.