Samsung HW-Q800T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 review
The Samsung HW-Q800T vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-Q800T has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 8 for Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The competitors' control buttons are different: multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q800T has 3.1.2 versus 7.2.4 for the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q800T versus 800 (overall) W for the Shockwafe Elite 7.2. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q800T got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 9 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung HW-Q800T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q800T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/1 of the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q800T received a rating of 9/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q800T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q800T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q800T.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-Q800T over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over Samsung HW-Q800T
- Amazon Music compatible
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
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Samsung HW-Q800T
- 8Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2
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