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Marshall Heston 120 vs Samsung HW-Q610F/XE

What Heston 120 does better (2) and where HW-Q610F/XE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Heston 120
Marshall · 2025Heston 120
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $1,100
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Samsung HW-Q610F/XE
Samsung · 2025HW-Q610F/XE
2 advantages≈ $1,400
5.6Sound6.7

Why is Heston 120 better than HW-Q610F/XE?

  1. Channel count5.1 vs 3.1+64%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 4.2+26%

Why is HW-Q610F/XE better than Heston 120?

  1. SubwooferNone vs Wireless subwoofer included
  2. Weight7,040 g vs 3,900 g+81%
Specifications

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Marshall Heston 120Marshall Heston 120≈ $1,1006.1
Sound
Driver size127 mm—
Number of drivers12—
Output power150 W—
Speaker channels5.1.23.1.2
Channel count5.13.1
SubwooferNoneWireless subwoofer included
Lowest frequency40 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.34.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
HDMI inputs11
Optical input—Yes
EthernetYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight7,040 g3,900 g
Width1,100 mm1,030 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Remote controlYes—
Placementan der Wand, vor dem Fernseher—
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