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Samsung HW Q800T Review

True Score

85
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Absolutely Fresh
85
4

Experts

88
557

Consumers

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Producing deep extended low bass and boasting music enhancement features, the Samsung HW-Q800T is a good soundbar for music, movies, and TV shows. However, it has subpar surround and Atmos performance, and it’s not the best device for truly immersive movie content.

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our Verdict

Top product testers were delighted with the equalizer and balanced sound profile of the Samsung HW-Q800T, endorsing it for music, movies, TV shows. Editors from Digital Trends were delighted by its neutral sound profile and a dedicated subwoofer that produces thumping bass, bringing out the best in movies and music.

Critics at What Hifi love this system’s huge selection of wired and wireless connectivity options. Although it supports Dolby Atmos, the performance of its height channels and surround content is disappointing, and reviewers noticed a narrow 3D soundstage that will not please seasoned movie buffs. However, the system has decent audio latency over most ports. And it has built-in Alexa and a mobile app for hassle-free control.

The center channel produces crispy voices, making it a good option for TV shows. However, if you need a more advanced 9.1.2 soundbar, check out our Samsung HW-Q900A review now.

True Score

85

Reasons to Buy

  • Incredibly deep extended low-bass is good for music and movies
  • Built-in Alexa and the companion app
  • Graphic Equalizer and presets enable controlling the sound profile
  • Dedicated center channel produces crisp dialogue during TV shows
  • Natural well-balanced sound profile is excellent for all music genres
  • Speaker gets loud enough to entertain

Reasons to Avoid

  • Lacks and room correction feature
  • Disappointing surround sound and Dolby Atmos performance
  • Doesn't have an auto volume

Specifications

  • Adjustable Weight
    na
  • Bluetooth Enabled
    Yes
  • Depth
    4.5
  • Energy Star Certified
    Yes
  • Height
    2.4
  • Subwoofer
    Yes
  • Surround Sound Supported
    Dolby
  • Voice Assistant
    Amazon Alexa
  • Weight
    36.6
  • Width
    4.5
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
  • Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity

Overview

The Samsung HW-Q800T is a mid-range 3.1.2 channel soundbar released back in 2020, touting built-in Alexa and Dolby Atmos for movie buffs. Although it uses Samsung’s Acoustic Beam technology, the surround and Dolby performance are not very immersive, so this model is not the ideal option for 3D movie and gaming content.

You can find more immersive soundbars on our list of top speakers today. The Q800T has a huge range of connectivity options that include a shared HDMI ARC+out, optical port, and full HDMI in. It also connects wirelessly via both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and boast decent latency over the RCA and optical ports With a top 95.2 dB SPL, this soundbar is remarkably loud.

Music lovers will love its graphic equalizer and presets for fine-tuning settings. A wireless subwoofer produces heavy rumbling low bass, enhancing the audio of music and movies. Continue reading this review and see how the Samsung HW-Q800T compares to the best-rated soundbars on the market today.

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Product Comparison

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  • SAMSUNG HW-Q800T 3.1.2ch Soundbar with Dolby Atmos / DTS:X and Alexa Built-In (2020)
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Score Card

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Expert Score

85

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

88

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

85

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    78
    The Samsung HW-Q800T soundbar is a versatile 3.1.2 setup that is very good for mixed… read more
  • Trusted Reviews
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    This mid-range soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos/DTS:X content with panoramic gusto thanks to Acoustic Beam tech,… read more
  • Digital Trends
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    “The Q800T delivers great sound, smart home connectivity, and tons of convenience.” read more
  • Pocket Lint
    F

    Trust Score

    90
    The Samsung HW-Q800T is undeniably an accomplished soundbar, delivering the kind of sonic performance that… read more

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