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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Samsung HW-S800D

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BoseSmart SoundbarSamsungHW-S800D
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 20242024
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels–3.1.2
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversFive transducers; two side-firing racetrack transducers, a centre tweeter and two up-firing transducers; QuietPort technology for bassMaker lists ten speakers across the system, with a dedicated centre channel, upward-firing speakers and wireless subwoofer; no side-firing or wide-firing speakers. Expert Reviews describes nine drivers in the bar plus a 6.5-inch subwoofer driver and 8-inch passive radiator
Audio formatsDolby Atmos; Bose TrueSpace upmixes stereo and 5.1 contentDolby Atmos, Atmos Music, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and multichannel LPCM; DTS Virtual:X processing. Expert Reviews reports no DTS:X decoding, despite generic DTS:X wording in the UK eARC feature text; the exact manual licenses DTS Digital Surround and Virtual:X. MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF files
Room tuningAI Dialogue Mode (can be switched off); adjustable EQ in the Bose appSpaceFit Sound Pro automatic calibration using the built-in microphone; Adaptive Sound, Standard, Surround, Game Pro and DTS Virtual:X modes, voice enhancement, Active Voice Amplifier and Night mode; Q-Symphony with compatible Samsung TVs; wireless Dolby Atmos with selected 2022–2024 Samsung TVs. Optional SWA-9500S 2.0.2 rear-speaker kit adds surround and rear-height channels
Connections
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsAlexaAlexa
Wi-FiWi-Fi–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0, 9 m rangeBluetooth 5.2; Tap Sound with supported Galaxy devices running Android 8.1 or later and SmartThings
PortsHDMI eARC (ARC also works); optical in; wired bass module; IR; USB (service only)One Micro HDMI eARC connection to the TV, DC power input and Micro USB service port; included HDMI-to-Micro-HDMI cable. No HDMI source input, video passthrough, optical input or USB music playback
StreamingApple AirPlay 2; Chromecast built-in (Google Cast); Spotify Connect; Bluetooth; Roku TV ReadyAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect and Roon Tested; compatible services, network access and subscriptions may be required
Multi-roomGroups with Bose smart speakers and soundbars in the Bose app; SimpleSync to Bose Bluetooth headphones and speakers; optional wireless Bose bass module and surround speakers for 5.1; Personal Surround Sound with Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (one listener)AirPlay 2 or Chromecast speaker groups
AppBose app; Voice4Video TV control with Alexa; remote control in the boxSmartThings for setup, sound adjustment and software updates; Samsung account required
Design
Weight3.13 kg1.4 kg
Controls–Top-panel controls, included USB-C rechargeable remote, HDMI CEC, SmartThings and built-in Alexa; Google Assistant works through an external compatible device. LED status dots and audio feedback rather than a text display
MicrophonesTwo microphones for voiceBuilt-in microphone for room tuning and Alexa, with microphone on/off control
MountingBose Soundbar Wall Bracket sold separatelyIncluded wall-mount brackets; optional decorative soundbar skins sold separately
Size2.21 × 27.34 × 4.09 in (H × W × D); 6.909 lbBar 1160 × 38 × 39.9 mm and 1.4 kg; subwoofer 238 × 240.8 × 238 mm and 6.4 kg (width × height × depth). Maker's 11 kg set weight includes packaging
ColoursBlackTitan Black; white HW-S801D is the colour variant of this family
In the boxSmart Soundbar, optical cable, HDMI cable, power cable, remote control (battery included), quick start guide, Roku ready insert sheetSoundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote, wall-mount brackets and HDMI-to-Micro-HDMI cable

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