Sony HT-G700 vs Samsung S800B review
In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-G700 vs Samsung S800B comparison. The Sony HT-G700 was rated 6.2, while the Samsung S800B has a rating 8.6.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-G700 has 3.1 and S800B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 330 (overall) according to devices. 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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.
Streaming services
The S800B can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-G700 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S800B. As in the HT-G700, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HT-G700 at 8 out of 10, while the S800B was rated 7/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the S800B provides a device control application. The Samsung S800B 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. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 10/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.
Advantages Samsung S800B over Sony HT-G700
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.2Sony HT-G700
- 8.6Samsung S800B
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