Samsung HW-Q950T vs Samsung S800B review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-Q950T vs Samsung S800B comparison. The Samsung HW-Q950T was rated 8.4, 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 HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 and S800B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 546 (overall) versus 330 (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 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S800B received 7 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. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q950T versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S800B. As in the HW-Q950T, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the S800B was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q950T may 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 HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the S800B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Samsung S800B