Sony HT-S400 vs Samsung Q800B review
It makes sense comparing Sony HT-S400 vs Samsung Q800B because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-S400 has a total rating of 4.4 out of 10 versus 9.2 for Q800B.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-S400 has 2.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Samsung Q800B. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HT-S400 versus 360 (overall) W for the Q800B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Sony HT-S400 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung Q800B 8 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Q800B.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung Q800B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-S400 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung Q800B. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-S400 received a rating of 7/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Q800B. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q800B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q800B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q800B. For multichannel surround Sony HT-S400 got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q800B 10 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung Q800B over Sony HT-S400
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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)
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.4Sony HT-S400
- 9.2Samsung Q800B
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