In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-S400 vs Samsung S800B comparison. The Sony HT-S400 was rated 4.4, while the Samsung S800B has a rating 8.6.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-S400 has 2.1 and S800B has 3.1.2. Soundbars have the same power - 330 (overall) W. 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 6 out of 10 received the Sony HT-S400 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S800B received 7 out of 10.
The S800B can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HT-S400, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.
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.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S800B. The S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-S400 was rated 5/10, while the S800B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.