Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung S800B review

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In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung S800B comparison. The Sony HT-X8500 was rated 6, 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-X8500 has 2.1 and S800B has 3.1.2. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-X8500. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sony HT-X8500 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S800B received 7 out of 10.

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-X8500 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S800B. As in the HT-X8500, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HT-X8500 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 Sony HT-X8500 over Samsung S800B

Advantages Samsung S800B over Sony HT-X8500