Samsung - HW-Q800D vs Samsung - HW-S800D

These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (55.9 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 HW-Q800D if you care most about total power and earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, earc.

The HW-S800D similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable 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.