Samsung HW-Q800T vs Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-Q800T vs Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400. Both soundbars received a score of 8.2 in our ranking. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q800T and power, volume down, volume up, input, mute for the MusicCast BAR 400.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q800T has 3.1.2 and MusicCast BAR 400 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 200 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. 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 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q800T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400. As in the HW-Q800T, so in the MusicCast BAR 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q800T at 9 out of 10, while the MusicCast BAR 400 was rated 8/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the HW-Q800T provides a device control application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q800T. The HW-Q800T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q800T was rated 10/10, while the MusicCast BAR 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Samsung HW-Q800T over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400
- App control
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Samsung HW-Q800T
- 8.2Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400
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