Samsung HW-Q80R vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q80R vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q80R
8
Klipsch Cinema 800
8.2
10
9

Samsung HW-Q80R vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

Samsung HW-Q80R
vs
Klipsch Cinema 800

The Samsung HW-Q80R vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-Q80R was rated 8, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q80R has 5.1.2 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 372 (overall) versus 800 (overall) according to devices. 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 8 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q80R for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HW-Q80R, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q80R at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 800 was rated 8/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q80R may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The HW-Q80R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q80R was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q80R over Klipsch Cinema 800

  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over Samsung HW-Q80R

  • Amazon Music compatible
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-Q80R
Klipsch Cinema 800

Model

HW-Q80R
Cinema 800

Brand

Samsung
Klipsch

Reviews

1662
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, source
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

372 (overall)
800 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
2/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

122.4 x 8.1 x 13.4/48.2 x 3.2 x 5.3
121.9x7.3x8.6/48x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

8.7/19.4
9.9/22

Other

Release year

2019
2022
Samsung HW-Q80R
Klipsch Cinema 800
Samsung HW-Q80R
Klipsch Cinema 800

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8
  • 8.2
  • 8Samsung HW-Q80R
  • 8.2Klipsch Cinema 800