Samsung Q800B vs Samsung HW-A450 review
It makes sense comparing Samsung Q800B vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Q800B has a total rating of 9.2 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung Q800B has 5.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 360 (overall) W for the Q800B versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung Q800B got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Q800B.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung Q800B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Q800B supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Q800B received a rating of 9/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Q800B. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q800B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q800B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q800B. For multichannel surround Samsung Q800B got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung Q800B over Samsung HW-A450
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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)
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 9.2Samsung Q800B
- 4Samsung HW-A450
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