Samsung HW-Q800H vs Samsung HW-QS90H
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungHW-Q800H | SamsungHW-QS90H | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 7.1.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 11 drivers; centre, side and upward-firing speakers with an included wireless subwoofer; no front wide-firing speakers or rear speakers included | 13 speakers including four built-in woofers, centre, side, wide and upward-firing speakers; no separate subwoofer or rear speakers included. Optional SWA-9500S rear speakers expand Atmos/DTS:X output to 9.1.4 channels according to the manual |
| Audio formats | Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Eclipsa Audio and multichannel LPCM; MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF. The UK page's generic eARC text mentions DTS:X, but its audio-format table does not; the model's manual lists Atmos only and warns DTS support varies by model and region. Les Numériques and Spider's Web report no DTS support | Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Eclipsa Audio and multichannel LPCM. DTS:X is identified in the UK feature text and manual's input/output tables; the manual notes DTS licensing varies by model and region. MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF decoding |
| Room tuning | SpaceFit Sound Pro automatic calibration using the soundbar microphone; AI Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Sound Elevation, Auto Volume, Voice Enhancement, Night Mode, Moderate Bass and Virtual surround. Auto Volume requires Q-Symphony off; Sound Elevation requires Sound Grouping and Private Rear off | SpaceFit Sound Pro automatic calibration using the built-in microphone; Standard, Surround, Game Pro and AI Adaptive Sound modes. Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Sound Elevation, Auto Volume, voice enhancement and Night Mode; seven-band EQ in Standard mode |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa | Alexa |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 audio streaming | Bluetooth 5.3 audio streaming |
| Ports | One HDMI input with 4K 60 Hz and HDR10+ passthrough, one HDMI eARC/ARC output with CEC, one optical input; no USB music playback. Les Numériques reports no analogue input or Ethernet; VRR and ALLM reports conflict between Les Numériques and RTINGS, so their support is unconfirmed | One HDMI input with 4K 60 Hz and HDR10+ passthrough; one HDMI eARC/ARC output with CEC; optical input; USB service port for firmware updates, not music playback |
| Streaming | AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and Bluetooth; Roon requires a Roon core server | AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and Bluetooth; Roon requires a Roon core server |
| Multi-room | Q-Symphony combines compatible Samsung TV and audio-device speakers. Wireless Dolby Atmos TV transmission requires compatible 2022–2026 Samsung TVs. Samsung Music Studio 7 speakers are sold separately | Q-Symphony combines compatible Samsung TV and audio-device speakers. Wireless Dolby Atmos TV transmission requires compatible 2022–2026 Samsung TVs. Group Play supports a host plus nine additional compatible devices on the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network |
| App | SmartThings and Samsung Sound app; Wi-Fi streaming setup requires a Samsung account. Group Play supports up to ten compatible devices on the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network | SmartThings and Samsung Sound app; Wi-Fi setup requires a Samsung account |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.1 kg (better) | 6.7 kg |
| Controls | Included remote control, SmartThings or Samsung Sound app, HDMI CEC and compatible Samsung One Remote; seven-band EQ in Standard mode | Included remote, physical volume/source/microphone buttons, HDMI CEC and app controls; LED indicators and optional voice feedback, without an alphanumeric display |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone for room calibration and voice features. Alexa is maker-listed and confirmed built in by Les Numériques; Works with Google requires an external compatible device, rather than a built-in Google Assistant; no Bixby | Built-in microphone for room calibration and Alexa voice control, with microphone-off button. Works with Google Home requires an external compatible device; no built-in Google Assistant or Bixby |
| Mounting | Wall-mount bracket included | Included wall-mount bracket and rubber feet; Convertible Fit gyroscope detects tabletop or wall orientation and adjusts driver roles |
| Size | Soundbar 1110.7 × 60.4 × 120 mm; subwoofer 249 × 251.8 × 249 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is the soundbar only; subwoofer 7.2 kg | 1245 × 68.8 × 125 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is the soundbar itself; 8.9 kg is the packaged set weight |
| Colours | Black | Graphite black |
| In the box | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote control and wall-mount bracket; each component requires mains power | Soundbar, remote control, power cable, wall-mount components and rubber feet; manual notes HDMI cable and remote batteries may vary by region |
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