Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 360 W | 504 W |
| Subwoofer included | true | false |
Between the HW-Q800D and Bravia Theater Quad, the HW-Q800D comes out ahead in subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Quad wins on total power. Overall, the HW-Q800D scores 76.3 and the Bravia Theater Quad scores 80.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bravia Theater Quad edges ahead on the Mars Score (76.3 vs 80.6), but the 4.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HW-Q800D if you care most about subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are subwoofer included. The single most decisive one: Has Subwoofer included.
Pick the Bravia Theater Quad if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power. The single most decisive one: Total power — 40.00% more. 504 W vs 360 W.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, 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: Samsung - HW-Q800D or Sony - Bravia Theater Quad?
Sony - Bravia Theater Quad leads the current Mars Score by 4.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare total power, subwoofer included against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - HW-Q800D if…
Samsung - HW-Q800D has the measurable edge on subwoofer included.
Choose Sony - Bravia Theater Quad if…
Sony - Bravia Theater Quad 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 Samsung - HW-Q800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Quad wins
- ▲Total power — 40.00% more. 504 W vs 360 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 4.0.4 |
| Total power | 360 W | 504 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-Q800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |