Testseek.co.uk have collected 47 expert reviews of the Samsung HW-Q800 soundbar and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung HW-Q800 soundbar.
November 2020
(85%)
47 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
22 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Simple setup
Amazon Alexa built in
Impressive low end
Dolby Atmos and DTS
X support
Spacious presentation
Weighty
Articulate sub
Good range of features
Wide front soundstage
Powerful and well-integrated bass
X
EARC support
Optional rear speakers
Built-in Amazon Alexa
Expansive soundstage
Powerful subwoofer
Sleek design
Solid build quality
Simple to setup
Immersive front soundstage
Sub really energises
Dolby Atmos & DTS
X decoding
Alexa integrated
Powerful
Immersive
Room-filling sound
Excellent bass support from the subwoofer
Appealing and compact design
Crisp
Agile movie audio
Seamlessly integrated bass
Good set of features overall
Natural
Detailed sound
Deep bass
Compact size
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ passthrough
Optional wireless rear speakers with upward-firing drivers
Sleek design and well made
Option to add wireless rear speakers
The editors didn't like
No rear speakers
Several Samsung TV-exclusive features
Could be more insightful
Height channel lacks precision
Front-heavy delivery
Only one HDMI input
No Chromecast/AirPlay
Single HDMI input
No surround presence
Setup requires tweaking
Best features require a new and fairly premium Samsung TV
Published: 2023-02-19, Author: John , review by: avforums.com
Abstract: The GoodThe BadThe Samsung HW-Q800B is a mid-priced (£799) soundbar package comprising two components: the main soundbar that goes under your TV, and a large separate subwoofer.It uses a total of 11 speakers to deliver 5.1.2 distinct channels of sou...
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Abstract: The HW-Q800A is a mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar 'n' sub combo, capable of dramatic theatrics. Most will use it as a TV upgrade – its official channel designation is 3.1.2 – but the more determined can unlock full-blown 5.1.4 surround by adding optional r...
Published: 2021-06-01, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Spacious presentation, Weighty, articulate sub, Good range of features,
Could be more insightful, Height channel lacks precision,
The Q800A offers powerful overall performance and a comprehensive set of features, especially if you're planning on purchasing a 2021 Samsung TV.It makes a decent attempt at Dolby Atmos, but if your primary concern is accomplished handling of height chann...
Published: 2021-05-04, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Powerful, immersive, room-filling sound, Excellent bass support from the subwoofer, Appealing and compact design
Best features require a new and fairly premium Samsung TV, Expensive by typical soundbar standards, The 3.1.2 channel count could have been higher
The Q800A is an impressive refinement on its 2020 predecessor, delivering improvements in two key areas. Firstly, if you're able to combine it with the sound optimization features of the new Q70A or higher 2021 Samsung TVs, the improvements in audio perfo...
No surround presence,Only one HDMI input,Setup requires tweaking
The Samsung HW-Q800A is well-specified 'bar-and-sub combo that has all the object-based decoding bells and whistles. It renders Dolby Atmos and DTS:X using sound waves rather than psychoacoustic trickery, resulting in a genuinely immersive experience, whi...
Published: 2021-04-29, Author: Steve , review by: T3.com
Crisp, agile movie audio,Seamlessly integrated bass,Good set of features overall,
No Chromecast or Google Assistant, Only one HDMI input,
The HW-Q800A is the kind of Dolby Atmos soundbar that puts a smile on your face. It's a genuine crowd pleaser no matter what TV you have, though with the right Samsung TV you get even better performance.Reasons to buy+Crisp, agile movie audio+Seamlessly i...
