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Samsung HW-Q800A vs Samsung HW-A450
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Samsung HW-Q800A
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Channels3.1.2
Channels2.1
Variants
- HW-Q800A (Black)
- HW-A450 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q800A
Samsung HW-A450
The Samsung HW-Q800A is better than the Samsung HW-A450. The HW-Q800A is a better-built 3.1.2 setup that supports Dolby Atmos content. It has better soundstage, center, and surround performances. It can even reproduce a more extended low-bass. Unlike the HW-A450, it has HDMI inputs, too.
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Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.1
7.0
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
0.0
Height (Atmos)
5.9
0.0
Center
8.5
5.8
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
8.0
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
38.6" (98.0 cm)
33.9" (86.0 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.1" (5.3 cm)
Depth
4.5" (11.5 cm)
3.0" (7.6 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.2" (18.2 cm)
Height
15.8" (40.1 cm)
13.4" (34.1 cm)
Depth
15.8" (40.1 cm)
10.7" (27.3 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
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.62
-0.45
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
2.31 dB
Channels
3.1.2
2.1
Low-Frequency Extension
28.7 Hz
40.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-3
Suggested Treble Setting
0
2
Slope
-0.56
-0.19
Std. Err.
2.46 dB
2.20 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
29.1 Hz
40.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.57 dB
2.65 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.1 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.57 dB
0.91 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.7
7.5
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.40
2.49
Center
8.5
5.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom
Slope
0.52
-1.41
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
4.74 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.2 dB SPL
84.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.37
0.52
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.34
1.88
Surround 5.1
4.7
3.2
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.43
-1.46
Std. Err.
2.13 dB
4.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.0 dB SPL
81.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.39
1.15
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.59
1.46
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.9
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Not Supported
Slope
0.35
N/A
Std. Err.
4.25 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
83.3 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.05
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.76
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
6.9
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
No
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
No
Full HDMI In
1
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
0.0
eARC
Yes
No
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
No
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
DTS:X
Yes
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
DTS
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
No
DTS-HD MA
Yes
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
8.9
8.7
Latency Video
ARC
31 ms
N/A
Optical
38 ms
39 ms
Full HDMI In
-32 ms
N/A
Wireless Playback
9.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
Yes
No
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