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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 LG S80TR

Side-by-Side Comparison

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Samsung HW-Q800D
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Channels
5.1.2
Channels
5.1.3
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  4. Dialogue
  5. 5.1

Variants

  • HW-Q800D (Black)
  • S80TR (Black)

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Samsung HW-Q800D

LG S80TR

The Samsung HW-Q800D is a more compact setup than the LG S80TR, as it lacks satellite speakers and has a narrower bar that fits more easily between TV stand legs. Both bars have generally well-balanced frequency responses but excel in different areas. The LG offers a more immersive soundstage with better performance, while the Samsung delivers better Atmos support. Both include a range of sound enhancement features and get loud enough for the average living room. 

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.2
7.9

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.3
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q800D Style photo - bar
LG S80TR Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q800D Style photo - sub
LG S80TR Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q800D Style photo - satellites
LG S80TR Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
Yes
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q800D Dimensions photo - bar
LG S80TR Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

43.7" (111.1 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)

Height  

2.3" (5.9 cm)
2.5" (6.3 cm)

Depth  

4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.4" (13.6 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q800D Dimensions photo - sub
LG S80TR Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

8.1" (20.6 cm)
8.4" (21.3 cm)

Height  

15.7" (40.0 cm)
15.9" (40.4 cm)

Depth  

15.8" (40.2 cm)
15.9" (40.4 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q800D Dimensions photo - satellites
LG S80TR Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
4.0" (10.1 cm)

Height  

N/A
6.9" (17.5 cm)

Depth  

N/A
4.8" (12.1 cm)
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q800D Bar Mounting Holes
LG S80TR Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q800D Satellite Mounting Holes
LG S80TR Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
Yes

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q800D Build quality photo
LG S80TR Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q800D In The Box photo
LG S80TR In The Box photo
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.3
7.9

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800D Stereo Setup
LG S80TR Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

5.1.2
5.1.3

Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

0.22
-0.76

Standard Error 
 

2.75 dB
3.38 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

28.7 Hz
32.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.5
8.0

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Adaptive Sound
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
-3

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
5

Slope 
 

0.16
-0.12

Standard Error 
 

2.22 dB
3.33 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

28.3 Hz
32.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.73 dB
2.73 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.4
8.2

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

98.4 dB SPL
91.4 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.29 dB
0.21 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.82 dB
0.59 dB
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Center 
 

8.4
8.1

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800D Center Setup
LG S80TR Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.25
0.95

Std. Err. 
 

2.48 dB
3.24 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.2 dB SPL
91.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.27
1.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.47
4.60
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Surround 5.1 
 

6.5
7.1

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800D Surround Setup
LG S80TR Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.63
-0.75

Std. Err. 
 

3.04 dB
5.40 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.7 dB SPL
96.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.40
0.37

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

4.56
1.53

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.0
5.4

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q800D Height Setup
LG S80TR Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

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

Slope 
 

0.25
0.69

Std. Err. 
 

4.61 dB
5.03 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.9 dB SPL
76.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.76
2.94

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.17
0.26
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

9.2
9.2

Room Correction 
 

Yes
Yes

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 
 

Yes
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-Q800D Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
LG S80TR Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q800D Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
LG S80TR Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
Yes

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
No
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

10
9.9

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 5.1
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

10
9.9

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 5.1
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

9.4
9.0

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

39 ms
55 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

38 ms
55 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

58 ms
64 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

79 ms
83 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

84 ms
89 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

88 ms
94 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

9.4
9.0

HDMI Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

35 ms
56 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

35 ms
56 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

62 ms
69 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

98 ms
101 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

88 ms
92 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

94 ms
99 ms
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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

8.1
7.7

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

114 ms
125 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

156 ms
171 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

8.5
8.4

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
120Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
60Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

30Hz
Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No
No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No
No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes
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Wireless Playback 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
Yes
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q800D Interface photo
LG S80TR Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q800D Controls photo
LG S80TR Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q800D Remote photo
LG S80TR Remote photo
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

Yes (Built-in)
No

Google Assistant 
 

Yes (Requires Smartphone)
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

Yes
No
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