Samsung Q800B vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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Samsung Q800B vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung Q800B
9.2
Klipsch Cinema 800
8.2
9
9

Samsung Q800B vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

Samsung Q800B
vs
Klipsch Cinema 800

The Samsung Q800B vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung Q800B was rated 9.2, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

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 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 360 (overall) versus 800 (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 8 out of 10 received the Samsung Q800B for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q800B versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the Q800B, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Q800B at 9 out of 10, while the Cinema 800 was rated 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The Q800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q800B was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q800B over Klipsch Cinema 800

  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

Samsung Q800B
Klipsch Cinema 800

Model

Q800B
Cinema 800

Brand

Samsung
Klipsch

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

360 (overall)
800 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SoundCloud
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
2/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

110.9x6x11.9/43.7x2.4x4.7
121.9x7.3x8.6/48x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

5/11.2
9.9/22

Other

Release year

2022
2022
Samsung Q800B
Klipsch Cinema 800
Samsung Q800B
Klipsch Cinema 800

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 9.2
  • 8.2
  • 9.2Samsung Q800B
  • 8.2Klipsch Cinema 800