Samsung Q800B vs Sonos Arc review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung Q800B vs Sonos Arc and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung Q800B was rated 9.2, while the Sonos Arc has a rating 7.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Samsung Q800B for audio features and specs, but the Sonos Arc received 5 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q800B versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Sonos Arc. As in the Q800B, so in the Arc there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Q800B at 9 out of 10, while the Arc was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The Q800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q800B was rated 10/10, while the Arc received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q800B over Sonos Arc