Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Sony HT-A3000 vs Samsung HW-Q800D
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Sony HT-A3000
Samsung HW-Q800D
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Jan 15, 2024 10:00 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.3
Updated Mar 10, 2025 04:12 PM
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Channels3.1
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- HT-A3000 (Black)
- HW-Q800D (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-A3000
Samsung HW-Q800D
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
Check Price
Black
HT-A3000
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
HW-Q800D
SEE PRICE
Walmart.comBlack
HT-A3000
SEARCH
Amazon.comBlack
HW-Q800D
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
HW-Q800D
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comNotice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.0
8.2
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.3
Height (Atmos)
3.3
6.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
10
Surround 5.1
4.2
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
Integrated
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
37.4" (95.0 cm)
43.7" (111.1 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.5 cm)
2.3" (5.9 cm)
Depth
5.3" (13.5 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
8.1" (20.6 cm)
Height
N/A
15.7" (40.0 cm)
Depth
N/A
15.8" (40.2 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
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Sound Field Off
Standard
Slope
-0.76
0.22
Standard Error
2.96 dB
2.75 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
51.1 Hz
28.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
14.3 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.3
8.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Sound Field Off
Adaptive Sound
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
0.29
0.16
Standard Error
2.61 dB
2.22 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
51.9 Hz
28.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
15.3 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.29 dB
2.73 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
91.9 dB SPL
98.4 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.29 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.81 dB
2.82 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.94
Center
8.3
8.4
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.52
0.25
Std. Err.
2.87 dB
2.48 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.1 dB SPL
90.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.30
0.27
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.91
3.47
Surround 5.1
4.2
6.5
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.86
-0.63
Std. Err.
3.28 dB
3.04 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.3 dB SPL
95.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.31
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.80
4.56
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
3.3
6.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.82
0.25
Std. Err.
3.71 dB
4.61 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
70.3 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
5.96
0.76
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.33
1.17
Sound Enhancement Features
5.9
9.2
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
No
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
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 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
10
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
9.4
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
39 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
38 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
58 ms
Dolby Digital
79 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
84 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
88 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
6.1
9.4
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
35 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
35 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
62 ms
Dolby Digital
98 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
88 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
94 ms
ARC
114 ms
Optical
121 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
8.1
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
114 ms
Dolby Digital
156 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
Yes
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
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
Yes (Requires Smartphone)
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
Check Price
Black
HT-A3000
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
HW-Q800D
SEE PRICE
Walmart.comBlack
HT-A3000
SEARCH
Amazon.comBlack
HW-Q800D
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
HW-Q800D
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
You have 10/10 free reviews left
To access
and
Become an Insider
unlimited full product reviews,
product prices
other exclusive site features
Sony HT-A3000
Samsung HW-Q800D
Comments
Sony HT-A3000 vs Samsung HW-Q800D: Main Discussion
What do you think of our picks? Let us know below by starting a discussion.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.