Samsung HW-Q600A vs Samsung HW-S800B Side-by-Side Soundbar Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated May 28, 2024 01:57 PM

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Channels3.1.2

Variants

HW-Q600A (Black)

HW-S800B (Black)
HW-S801B (White)

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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q600A

Samsung HW-S800B

The Samsung HW-Q600A and the Samsung HW-S800B are both 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos setups, but depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The 2021 Q600A is a bigger bar with more inputs on hand, including Optical and HDMI In. As a result, you can use it for high-quality passthrough, unlike the S800B. However, the S800B's unique slim design is well-suited for smaller spaces and has more enhancement features, including room correction. It's also able to reproduce a more extended low-bass than the Q600A, despite its smaller sub, and it has a better soundstage.

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Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-S800B

Black

HW-Q600A

White

HW-S801B

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q600A

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

7.5

7.6

Audio Format Support: Optical

0.0

Audio Format Support: HDMI In

9.7

0.0

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

7.5

7.6

Dialogue/TV Shows

8.0

8.1

Music

7.5

7.9

Movies

7.2

7.1

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless

Yes

Enclosure

Ported

Unspecified

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

38.6" (98.0 cm)

45.7" (116.0 cm)

Height

2.3" (5.8 cm)

1.5" (3.7 cm)

Depth

4.1" (10.5 cm)

1.6" (4.0 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.0" (20.4 cm)

9.4" (23.9 cm)

Height

13.9" (35.3 cm)

9.4" (23.9 cm)

Depth

11.9" (30.3 cm)

9.4" (23.9 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

N/A

Height

N/A

Depth

N/A

Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar

Yes

Bar Brackets Included

Yes

Mountable Satellites

Satellite Brackets Included

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Build Quality

8.0

Build quality photo

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

7.8

7.9

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Channels

3.1.2

Tested Preset

Standard

Slope

-0.47

-0.28

Standard Error

2.24 dB

3.47 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

41.8 Hz

32.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.3 kHz

18.5 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

7.9

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

-3

Suggested Treble Setting

-3

Slope

-0.19

0.01

Standard Error

2.20 dB

3.10 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

42.4 Hz

33.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.6 kHz

18.8 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

7.0

7.5

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.68 dB

2.65 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

7.8

7.7

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

94.2 dB SPL

90.9 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB

0.92 dB

DRC @ Max Volume

1.79 dB

1.34 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

7.1

THD

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

4.76

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Center

8.0

8.4

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

-0.95

-0.09

Std. Err.

3.50 dB

2.83 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

88.9 dB SPL

92.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.41

0.52

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.69

1.78

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Surround 5.1

3.7

3.6

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Stereo (Downmix)

Slope

-1.54

-1.06

Std. Err.

4.51 dB

4.84 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

91.0 dB SPL

91.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.45

0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.83

1.62

7.1 Rears

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Height (Atmos)

5.6

6.3

Height Setup

H Frequency Response

Localization

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope

0.51

-0.47

Std. Err.

5.00 dB

3.91 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

81.3 dB SPL

88.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

1.98

0.40

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

0.54

1.25

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Sound Enhancement Features

7.4

Rear Level Adjustment

Yes

Height Level Adjustment

Yes

Virtual Surround

Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In

HDMI Out

ARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

Subwoofer Output

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC

6.8

DTS:X

Not Supported

2.0

Not Supported

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Audio Format Support: Optical

0.0

Dolby Digital

Supported

Not Supported

DTS

Supported

Not Supported

PCM Channels

2.0

Not Supported

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Audio Latency: ARC

6.8

ARC Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

73 ms

PCM-5.1 ch

51 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos

N/A

Dolby Digital

116 ms

Dolby Digital Plus

121 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos

144 ms

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Audio Latency: HDMI In

6.1

0.0

HDMI Latency Video

Latency Video

Full HDMI In

78 ms

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Audio Latency: Optical

0.0

Optical Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

N/A

Dolby Digital

N/A

Video Passthrough To TV

8.5

0.0

1080p Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

Not Supported

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

Not Supported

4k Max Refresh Rate

60Hz

Not Supported

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

60Hz

Not Supported

8k Max Refresh Rate

30Hz

Yes

Interface

Interface photo

Display

Yes

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

Microphone Mute

Yes

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Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-S800B

Black

HW-Q600A

White

HW-S801B

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q600A

Black

HW-Q600A