Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 330 W | 504 W |
| Subwoofer included | true | false |
| eARC | false | true |
Between the HW-S800D and Bravia Theater Quad, the HW-S800D comes out ahead in subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Quad wins on total power / earc. Overall, the HW-S800D scores 75.4 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 (75.4 vs 80.6), but the 5.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HW-S800D 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 / earc. Its strongest claims are total power, earc. The single most decisive one: Total power — 52.73% more. 504 W vs 330 W.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Samsung - HW-S800D or Sony - Bravia Theater Quad?
Sony - Bravia Theater Quad leads the current Mars Score by 5.2 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-S800D if…
Samsung - HW-S800D has the measurable edge on subwoofer included.
Choose Sony - Bravia Theater Quad if…
Sony - Bravia Theater Quad has the measurable edge on total w, has earc.
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-S800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Quad wins
- ▲Total power — 52.73% more. 504 W vs 330 W.
- ▲Has eARC.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 4.0.4 |
| Total power | 330 W | 504 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 0 | 1lead |
| eARCⓘ | false | truelead |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |