Samsung - HW-S800D vs Sennheiser - AMBEO Soundbar Plus
Between the HW-S800D and AMBEO Soundbar Plus, the HW-S800D comes out ahead in subwoofer included, while the AMBEO Soundbar Plus wins on total power and earc. Overall, the HW-S800D scores 53.8 and the AMBEO Soundbar Plus scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AMBEO Soundbar Plus edges ahead on the Mars Score (53.8 vs 58.6), but the 4.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HW-S800D if you care most about subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are subwoofer included.
Pick the AMBEO Soundbar Plus 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: 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 Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sennheiser - AMBEO Soundbar Plus wins
- ▲Total power — 21.21% more. 400 W vs 330 W.
- ▲Has eARC.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Sennheiser - AMBEO Soundbar Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Total power | 330 W | 400 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Sennheiser - AMBEO Soundbar Plus |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 0 | 1lead |
| eARCⓘ | false | truelead |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |
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