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 75.1 and the HW-S800D scores 75.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (75.1 vs 75.4). 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. 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: 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.
Which should you buy: LG - Éclair QP5 or Samsung - HW-S800D?
Samsung - HW-S800D leads the current Mars Score by 0.3 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 |