Between the Éclair QP5 and HW-S800D, the Éclair QP5 comes out ahead in earc, while the HW-S800D wins on total power. Overall, the Éclair QP5 scores 53.1 and the HW-S800D scores 53.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (53.1 vs 53.8). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Éclair QP5 if you care most about earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are earc.
Pick the HW-S800D if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power.
Both ship with comparable channels, dolby atmos, subwoofer included, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why LG - Éclair QP5 wins
- ▲Has eARC.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- ▲Total power — 3.13% more. 330 W vs 320 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | LG - Éclair QP5 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total power | 320 W | 330 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - Éclair QP5 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1lead | 0 |
| eARCⓘ | truelead | false |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |
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