KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-Q80R review
The KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-Q80R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The KEF HTF7003 was rated 5, while the Samsung HW-Q80R has a rating 8.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HTF7003 has 3.0 and HW-Q80R has 5.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 372 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 6 out of 10 received the KEF HTF7003 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-Q80R received 8 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q80R can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q80R. Bluetooth support integrated in the HW-Q80R. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-Q80R. We rated the connectivity of the HTF7003 at 4 out of 10, while the HW-Q80R was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q80R provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q80R equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q80R may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q80R. The HW-Q80R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support.
Advantages Samsung HW-Q80R over KEF HTF7003
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- 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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5KEF HTF7003
- 8Samsung HW-Q80R
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