Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | TCL - Q85H Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Total power | 330 W | 590 W |
| eARC | false | true |
Between the HW-S800D and Q85H Pro, the HW-S800D comes out ahead in several specs, while the Q85H Pro wins on total power / earc. Overall, the HW-S800D scores 72.9 and the Q85H Pro scores 87.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Q85H Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.5 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.
The HW-S800D does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Q85H Pro if you care most about total power / earc. Its strongest claims are total power, earc. The single most decisive one: Total power — 78.79% more. 590 W vs 330 W.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, subwoofer included, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Q85H Pro 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 TCL - Q85H Pro?
TCL - Q85H Pro leads the current Mars Score by 14.5 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 Samsung - HW-S800D if…
Samsung - HW-S800D does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose TCL - Q85H Pro if…
TCL - Q85H Pro 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why TCL - Q85H Pro wins
- ▲Total power — 78.79% more. 590 W vs 330 W.
- ▲Has eARC.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | TCL - Q85H Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 5.1.2 |
| Total power | 330 W | 590 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | TCL - Q85H Pro |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 0 | 1lead |
| eARCⓘ | false | truelead |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |