Samsung HW-Q800T vs Samsung HW-S40T review

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The Samsung HW-Q800T vs Samsung HW-S40T 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 5 for HW-S40T. The competitors' control buttons are different: multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone and volume down, volume up, power, source, 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 2.0 for the Samsung HW-S40T. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q800T versus 100 W for the HW-S40T. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q800T got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-S40T 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q800T.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-Q800T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs. Only the HW-Q800T supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q800T received a rating of 9/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q800T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q800T.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-Q800T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q800T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q800T got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-S40T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q800T over Samsung HW-S40T

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Samsung HW-Q800T