Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung S800B review

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In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung S800B comparison. The Sony HT-S40R was rated 5.2, 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-S40R has 5.1 and S800B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 600 (overall) versus 330 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HT-S40R via wired, but S800B has wireless connection type. 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. 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HT-S40R, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 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

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S800B. The S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-S40R was rated 8/10, while the S800B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung S800B over Sony HT-S40R