Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - Éclair QP5 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 320 W | 330 W |
| eARC | true | false |
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 82.2 and the HW-S800D scores 72.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Éclair QP5 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.3 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 Éclair QP5 if you care most about earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are earc. The single most decisive one: Has eARC.
Pick the HW-S800D if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power. The single most decisive one: Total power — 3.13% more. 330 W vs 320 W.
Both ship with comparable channels, dolby atmos, subwoofer included, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Éclair QP5 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: LG - Éclair QP5 or Samsung - HW-S800D?
LG - Éclair QP5 leads the current Mars Score by 9.3 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 LG - Éclair QP5 if…
LG - Éclair QP5 has the measurable edge on has earc.
Choose Samsung - HW-S800D if…
Samsung - HW-S800D has the measurable edge on total w.
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 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 |