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 55.9 and the Bravia Theater Quad scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bravia Theater Quad is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.5 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 HW-Q800D if you care most about subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are subwoofer included.
Pick the Bravia Theater Quad if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Bravia Theater Quad is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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 |
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