Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 510 W | 330 W |
| eARC | true | false |
Between the AX5125H and HW-S800D, the AX5125H comes out ahead in total power / earc, while the HW-S800D wins on several specs. Overall, the AX5125H scores 80.8 and the HW-S800D scores 75.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AX5125H edges ahead on the Mars Score (80.8 vs 75.4), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the AX5125H if you care most about total power / earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, earc. The single most decisive one: Total power — 54.55% more. 510 W vs 330 W.
The HW-S800D similarly does not 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 do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the AX5125H is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Hisense - AX5125H or Samsung - HW-S800D?
Hisense - AX5125H leads the current Mars Score by 5.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare total power against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Hisense - AX5125H if…
Hisense - AX5125H has the measurable edge on total w, has earc.
Choose Samsung - HW-S800D if…
Samsung - HW-S800D does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Hisense - AX5125H wins
- ▲Total power — 54.55% more. 510 W vs 330 W.
- ▲Has eARC.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total power | 510 Wlead | 330 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1lead | 0 |
| eARCⓘ | truelead | false |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |