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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
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Center
    6. Surround 5.1
    7. Height (Atmos)
    8. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Samsung HW-Q800D vs Sonos Arc Ultra

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung HW-Q800D
Sonos Arc Ultra

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Updated Mar 10, 2025 04:12 PM

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Updated Mar 10, 2025 03:55 PM

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Samsung HW-Q800D Picture
Sonos Arc Ultra Picture
  1. Recommended in 4 articles:
  2. Subwoofer
  3. Samsung
  4. Dialogue
  5. 5.1
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. All-In-One
  3. Dialogue

Variants

  • HW-Q800D (Black)
  • Arc Ultra (Black)
  • Arc Ultra (White)

Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q800D

Sonos Arc Ultra

The Samsung HW-Q800D is a better-value soundbar than the Sonos Arc Ultra unless you lack the space for a discrete subwoofer or own other Sonos products. The dedicated subwoofer means that it has a better bass extension than the Sonos, and the rest of the frequency response is just as balanced. The Samsung benefits from a 7-band EQ, which gives you more scope for customization than the Sonos' bass and treble controls. The Samsung also features a full HDMI In port, allowing you to passthrough 4k signals at 60Hz. That said, the Sonos has the edge when it comes to soundstage, as it has a wider, more immersive sound. Its all-in-one design will suit those that lack the space for an expanded home theater setup.

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