Between the Éclair QP5 and HW-S800D, the Éclair QP5 comes out ahead in earc, while the HW-S800D wins on total power. Overall, the Éclair QP5 scores 53.1 and the HW-S800D scores 53.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (53.1 vs 53.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Éclair QP5 if you care most about earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are earc.
Pick the HW-S800D if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power.
Both ship with comparable channels, dolby atmos, subwoofer included, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why LG - Éclair QP5 wins
- ▲Has eARC.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- ▲Total power — 3.13% more. 330 W vs 320 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | LG - Éclair QP5 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total power | 320 W | 330 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - Éclair QP5 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1lead | 0 |
| eARCⓘ | truelead | false |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |
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