Between the HW-Q800D and Bravia Theater Bar 9, the HW-Q800D comes out ahead in subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins on total power. Overall, the HW-Q800D scores 55.9 and the Bravia Theater Bar 9 scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bravia Theater Bar 9 edges ahead on the Mars Score (55.9 vs 62.5), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HW-Q800D if you care most about subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are subwoofer included.
Pick the Bravia Theater Bar 9 if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Bravia Theater Bar 9 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - HW-Q800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins
- ▲Total power — 27.78% more. 460 W vs 360 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 7.0.2 |
| Total power | 360 W | 460 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |
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