Samsung HW-Q800T vs Samsung HW-Q950T Side-by-Side Soundbar Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 12, 2024 07:47 PM

Channels3.1.2

Channels9.1.4

Variants

Samsung HW-Q800T (Black)

HW-Q950T (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q800T

Samsung HW-Q950T

The Samsung HW-Q950T is a better soundbar than the Samsung HW-Q800T. The HW-Q950T is a 9.1.4 setup that comes with discrete satellites, offering a better surrounds performance. It also gets louder, and it has better soundstage and Atmos performances. However, the 3.1.2 HW-Q800T is better built.

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Samsung HW-Q800T

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HW-Q950T

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Main Differences for

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

7.8

8.2

Surround 5.1

4.0

8.0

Stereo Dynamics

7.9

9.0

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Mixed Usage

7.8

8.2

Dialogue/TV Shows

7.9

8.2

Music

7.9

8.2

Movies

7.6

8.2

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

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Style - Satellites

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

38.6" (98.0 cm)

48.4" (123.0 cm)

Height

2.4" (6.0 cm)

2.8" (7.0 cm)

Depth

4.5" (11.5 cm)

5.4" (13.8 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.0" (20.4 cm)

8.2" (20.9 cm)

Height

15.8" (40.1 cm)

15.8" (40.2 cm)

Depth

15.8" (40.1 cm)

15.9" (40.3 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

N/A

4.8" (12.2 cm)

Height

N/A

8.2" (20.9 cm)

Depth

N/A

5.6" (14.3 cm)

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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting

Universal (holes on underside)

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Back - Subwoofer

Back photo - sub

Enclosure

Ported

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Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

Mounting

Universal (holes on back)

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Build Quality

8.0

7.5

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In The Box

In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length

N/A

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

8.5

8.4

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Tested Preset

Standard

Slope

-0.23

-0.14

Std. Err.

2.05 dB

2.62 dB

Channels

3.1.2

9.1.4

Low-Frequency Extension

29.1 Hz

28.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

18.5 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

8.5

8.4

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

Suggested Treble Setting

Slope

-0.23

-0.14

Std. Err.

2.05 dB

2.62 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

29.1 Hz

28.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

18.5 kHz

Stereo Soundstage

7.0

7.5

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.77 dB

2.35 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

7.9

9.0

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

95.2 dB SPL

101.1 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

1.74 dB

1.00 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

7.0

8.3

THD

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.76

0.18

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.34

1.55

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Center

8.1

8.6

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

0.34

0.05

Std. Err.

3.28 dB

2.92 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

91.5 dB SPL

96.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.83

0.21

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.51

1.05

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Surround 5.1

4.0

8.0

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Stereo (Downmix)

Discrete

Slope

-1.02

-0.02

Std. Err.

3.64 dB

5.01 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

90.4 dB SPL

103.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.72

0.32

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.66

3.97

7.1 Rears

Yes

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Height (Atmos)

4.9

6.0

Height Setup

H Frequency Response

Localization

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope

1.61

1.02

Std. Err.

7.55 dB

5.71 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

87.3 dB SPL

88.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.64

1.09

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

1.56

0.74

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Sound Enhancement Features

5.5

6.3

Room Correction

Dialogue Enhancement

Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Yes

Bass Adjustment

Yes

Treble Adjustment

Yes

EQ

Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment

Yes

Rear Level Adjustment

Yes

Height Level Adjustment

Yes

Virtual Surround

Yes

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar

Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2

Optical Audio In

HDMI ARC

1 (shared)

HDMI Out

1 (shared)

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

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Audio Format Support - ARC

eARC

Yes

Dolby Atmos

Yes

Dolby Digital

Yes

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

DTS

Yes

DTS:X (eARC only)

Yes

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Yes

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Yes

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Yes

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

Dolby Atmos

Yes

DTS:X

Yes

Dolby Digital

Yes

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

DTS

Yes

Dolby TrueHD

Yes

DTS-HD MA

Yes

5.1 PCM

Yes

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Audio Format Support - Optical

Dolby Digital

Yes

DTS

Yes

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Latency

8.3

8.1

Latency Video

ARC

41 ms

46 ms

Optical

40 ms

45 ms

Full HDMI In

77 ms

93 ms

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Wireless Playback

8.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Chromecast built-in

Apple AirPlay

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Yes

HDR10 Passthrough

Yes

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Connectivity - Subwoofer

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless

Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites

Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless

Yes

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Display

Yes

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

Universal Remote

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

App

App image

App Name

Samsung SmartThings

iOS

Yes

Android

Yes

Acts As A Remote

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Some

Casts Device Files

Yes

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Other Features

Power Saving

Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Yes

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