Between the AX5125H and HW-S800D, the AX5125H comes out ahead in total power and earc, while the HW-S800D wins on several specs. Overall, the AX5125H scores 65.8 and the HW-S800D scores 53.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AX5125H is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.0 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 AX5125H if you care most about total power and earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, earc.
The HW-S800D similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, subwoofer included, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the AX5125H is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Hisense - AX5125H wins
- ▲Total power — 54.55% more. 510 W vs 330 W.
- ▲Has eARC.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total power | 510 Wlead | 330 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1lead | 0 |
| eARCⓘ | truelead | false |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |
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