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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Samsung HW-Q800A vs LG SPD7Y

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung HW-Q800A
LG SPD7Y

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LG SPD7Y Picture
Channels
3.1.2
Channels
3.1.2

Variants

  • HW-Q800A (Black)
  • SPD7Y (Black)

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Samsung HW-Q800A

LG SPD7Y

The Samsung HW-Q800A is a better 3.1.2 soundbar than the LG SPD7Y. The Samsung is better-built, with better soundstage, center, and surround performances. Out-of-the-box, it has a more neutral sound profile, and it reproduces a more extended low-bass. Also, it has a graphic EQ for sound customization and built-in voice assistant support. It supports more wireless playback options than the LG, too.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.1
7.3

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.4
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q800A Style photo - bar
LG SPD7Y Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q800A Style photo - sub
LG SPD7Y Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q800A Style photo - satellites
LG SPD7Y Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q800A Dimensions photo - bar
LG SPD7Y Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

38.6" (98.0 cm)
35.0" (89.0 cm)

Height  

2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)

Depth  

4.5" (11.5 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q800A Dimensions photo - sub
LG SPD7Y Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)

Height  

15.8" (40.1 cm)
15.5" (39.3 cm)

Depth  

15.8" (40.1 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q800A Dimensions photo - satellites
LG SPD7Y Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q800A Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q800A Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q800A Build quality photo
LG SPD7Y Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q800A In The Box photo
LG SPD7Y In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

LG SPD7Y Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

LG SPD7Y Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

LG SPD7Y Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.4
7.2

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800A Stereo Setup
LG SPD7Y Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.62
-1.46

Std. Err. 
 

2.49 dB
3.86 dB

Channels 
 

3.1.2
3.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

28.7 Hz
46.9 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.4
7.5

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
-5

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
3

Slope 
 

-0.56
-0.42

Std. Err. 
 

2.46 dB
2.48 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

29.1 Hz
49.0 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.57 dB
2.78 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.5
8.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.1 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.57 dB
1.05 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.7
7.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.40
0.49

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.40
3.09
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Center 
 

8.5
7.7

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800A Center Setup
LG SPD7Y Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.52
-1.10

Std. Err. 
 

2.49 dB
4.16 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

91.2 dB SPL
89.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.37
2.18

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

4.34
3.97
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Surround 5.1 
 

4.7
3.9

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800A Surround Setup
LG SPD7Y Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-0.43
-1.80

Std. Err. 
 

2.13 dB
4.02 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.0 dB SPL
92.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.39
0.59

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.59
2.75

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.9
5.3

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800A Height Setup
LG SPD7Y Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

0.35
-1.88

Std. Err. 
 

4.25 dB
5.83 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

83.3 dB SPL
81.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.05
1.82

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.76
0.43
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.4
7.4

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
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q800A Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
LG SPD7Y Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q800A Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
LG SPD7Y Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

Full HDMI In 
 

1
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

10
10

eARC 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
Yes
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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes
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Latency 
 

8.9
7.6

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

31 ms
75 ms

Optical 
 

38 ms
54 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

-32 ms
86 ms
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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
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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

LG SPD7Y Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

LG SPD7Y Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

LG SPD7Y Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

LG SPD7Y Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q800A Interface photo
LG SPD7Y Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q800A Controls photo
LG SPD7Y Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q800A Remote photo
LG SPD7Y Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

Yes (Built-in)
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

Yes
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App 
 

App image  

LG SPD7Y App image

App Name  

LG Sound Bar

iOS  

Yes

Android  

Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
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