Samsung HW-Q80R vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 review

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The Samsung HW-Q80R vs Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 8. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source 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-Q80R has 5.1.2 versus 7.2.4 for the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2. The output power is different and equal to 372 (overall) W for the HW-Q80R 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-Q80R got our rating of 8 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-Q80R can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q80R has 2/1 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-Q80R received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q80R. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q80R. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q80R.

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-Q80R over Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2

Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2 over Samsung HW-Q80R