Soundbars / Samsung
Samsung HW-Q800H
The affordable way into Samsung's Q-Symphony — but only 4K/60 pass-through.
Overall score 8.2/10
Pros
- + Q-Symphony is the strongest TV-attach feature in the category if you own a Samsung TV
- + Both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which the Sonos and Bose lack
- + True up-firing drivers plus a wireless subwoofer included
- + Automatic room calibration and a real HDMI input
Cons
- − Pass-through is 4K/60Hz only — no 120Hz, VRR or ALLM, so console gamers should look at the Q990H or the Sony
- − Samsung no longer publishes power figures
- − Q-Symphony only benefits Samsung TV owners
- − Rear speakers cost extra
Samsung HW-Q800H review: what the specs say
The affordable way into Samsung's Q-Symphony — but only 4K/60 pass-through. At $1,099, Samsung's 2026 model sits in the middle of the range — the soundbars we compare run from $129.99 to $1,999.99. It scores 8.2/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Sound Quality at 8.5/10 — overall tonal balance, clarity and detail. The weakest is Design & Build at 7.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: pass-through is 4K/60Hz only — no 120Hz, VRR or ALLM, so console gamers should look at the Q990H or the Sony; and samsung no longer publishes power figures. Every specification on this page comes from Samsung's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Channels | 5.1.2 (11 drivers) |
| Total Power | Samsung no longer publishes wattage for Q-series bars W |
| Subwoofer | Included (wireless) |
| Rear Speakers | Optional add-on — Samsung SWA-9500S wireless rear kit |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| HDMI Ports | 2 ports |
| HDMI Passthrough | 4K/60Hz only — Samsung's specification does not list 120Hz, VRR or ALLM |
| eARC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi & Streaming | Yes — AirPlay 2, Google Cast and Spotify Connect all supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa built in; also works with Google Home. Bixby is not supported |
| Connectivity | HDMI in, HDMI out with eARC, Optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect |
| Material | Metal grille bar with wireless subwoofer |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compare Samsung HW-Q800H With
Cheaper Alternative
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 7 (HT-A7100) — $869.99
Premium Alternative
LG S95AR — $1699.00