Between the HW-S800D and Bravia Theater Bar 9, the HW-S800D comes out ahead in subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins on total power and earc. Overall, the HW-S800D scores 53.8 and the Bravia Theater Bar 9 scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bravia Theater Bar 9 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.7 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.
Pick the HW-S800D 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 and earc. Its strongest claims are total power, earc.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, 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-S800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins
- ▲Total power — 39.39% more. 460 W vs 330 W.
- ▲Has eARC.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 7.0.2 |
| Total power | 330 W | 460 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 0 | 1lead |
| eARCⓘ | false | truelead |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |
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