Between the Éclair QP5 and HW-Q800D, the Éclair QP5 comes out ahead in several specs, while the HW-Q800D wins on total power. Overall, the Éclair QP5 scores 53.1 and the HW-Q800D scores 55.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (53.1 vs 55.9). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The Éclair QP5 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 total power. Its strongest claims are total power.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, subwoofer included, 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 LG - Éclair QP5 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Samsung - HW-Q800D wins
- ▲Total power — 12.50% more. 360 W vs 320 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | LG - Éclair QP5 | Samsung - HW-Q800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 5.1.2 |
| Total power | 320 W | 360 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - Éclair QP5 | Samsung - HW-Q800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |
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