Between the Smart Soundbar 900 and HW-Q800D, the Smart Soundbar 900 comes out ahead in several specs, while the HW-Q800D wins on subwoofer included and total power. Overall, the Smart Soundbar 900 scores 35 and the HW-Q800D scores 55.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HW-Q800D is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Smart Soundbar 900 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the HW-Q800D if you care most about subwoofer included and total power. Its strongest claims are subwoofer included, total power.
Both ship with comparable channels, dolby atmos, earc, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HW-Q800D is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Samsung - HW-Q800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
- ▲Total power: 360 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | Samsung - HW-Q800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 5.1.2 |
| Total power | 0 W | 360 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | Samsung - HW-Q800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | false | truelead |
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