Samsung Q800B vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung Q800B vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Samsung Q800B was rated 9.2, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Q800B has 5.1.2 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 360 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Q800B via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Samsung Q800B for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Q800B can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Q800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q800B versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the Q800B, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Q800B at 9 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Q800B provides a device control application. The Samsung Q800B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q800B. The Q800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q800B was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q800B over Klipsch Cinema 400