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Bose Soundbar 500 vs Samsung HW-Q800A
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Bose Soundbar 500
Samsung HW-Q800A
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Channels3.0
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- Soundbar 500
- HW-Q800A (Black)
Our Verdict
Bose Soundbar 500
Samsung HW-Q800A
The Samsung HW-Q800A is better than the Bose Soundbar 500. The Samsung comes with a dedicated sub that helps reproduce a more extended low-bass. It gets louder, and it has better soundstage and surround performances. Unlike the Bose, it supports Dolby Atmos content and comes with a graphic EQ as well as a Full HDMI In port. That said, only the Bose comes with room correction.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.7
8.1
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.4
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.9
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
10
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - ARC
6.6
10
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
31.5" (80.0 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
1.7" (4.3 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
N/A
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Depth
N/A
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
No Preset
Standard
Slope
0.53
-0.62
Std. Err.
2.53 dB
2.49 dB
Channels
3.0
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
55.8 Hz
28.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
14.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.2
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
No Preset
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
20
0
Suggested Treble Setting
-30
0
Slope
0.15
-0.56
Std. Err.
2.14 dB
2.46 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
55.8 Hz
29.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
14.7 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
1.89 dB
2.57 dB
Stereo Dynamics
6.6
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
90.3 dB SPL
95.1 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.29 dB
2.57 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.0
7.7
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.98
2.40
Center
8.3
8.5
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.59
0.52
Std. Err.
2.88 dB
2.49 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.6 dB SPL
91.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.37
0.37
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.97
4.34
Surround 5.1
3.6
4.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.10
-0.43
Std. Err.
4.17 dB
2.13 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.7 dB SPL
95.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.09
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.31
2.59
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.9
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
N/A
0.35
Std. Err.
N/A
4.25 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
83.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
1.05
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.76
Sound Enhancement Features
4.6
7.4
Room Correction
Yes
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
No
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
No
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
No
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
6.6
10
eARC
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Undetermined
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
No
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
5.1 PCM
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
6.0
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
Latency
8.4
8.9
Latency Video
ARC
50 ms
31 ms
Optical
46 ms
38 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
-32 ms
Wireless Playback
10
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
Yes (Built-in)
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
Yes
App
App image
App Name
Bose Music
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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