Samsung HW-S800D vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 Soundbar Comparison

Samsung HW-S800D vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6

Samsung HW-S800D

3.1.2-channel | $898

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Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6

5.1-channel | $798

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Samsung HW-S800D vs Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6: the short answer

Across 12 features we can compare from the published specs, the Samsung HW-S800D comes out ahead on 4 and the Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 on 3. The biggest difference for movies is height: the Samsung HW-S800D has 2 ceiling-firing channels and the Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 has none.

Reasons to choose Samsung HW-S800D over Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6

Height channels: 2 vs 0
Streaming: Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect vs Bluetooth only
Voice assistant: Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional vs No
Height: 1.38 in vs 2.56 in

Reasons to choose Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 over Samsung HW-S800D

DTS:X: Yes vs No
HDMI to the TV: eARC vs ARC
Rear speakers: Included vs Optional

Side-by-Side Comparison

	Samsung HW-S800D	Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6
Channel layout Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.	3.1.2	5.1
Height channels Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.	2	0
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X	No	Yes
HDMI to the TV eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.	ARC	eARC
HDMI inputs A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.	0	0
Subwoofer Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.	Included	Included
Rear speakers Real rear speakers put effects behind you; without them surround is simulated from the front.	Optional	Included
Room correction	—	No
Streaming	Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect	Bluetooth only
Voice assistant Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.	Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional	No
Dialogue enhancement	Yes	Yes
Height Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.	1.38 in	2.56 in
Width / suits TVs from Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.	45.69 in / 55-inch	35.75 in / 43-inch
Drivers in the bar	8	4
Weight	3.1 lbs	5.75 lbs
List price	$898	$798

Green marks the better figure where one is better. Dashes are specs the maker does not publish.

Size: Both Soundbars in Front of a TV

Drawn to scale. The solid bar is the Samsung HW-S800D, the dashed outline the Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Samsung HW-S800D Specifications

Sound
Channels	3.1.2
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	No
Drivers	Tweeters: Dome (3); Woofers: Cone (5); Subwoofer: 5.5" Cone (2); Enclosure: Sealed
Subwoofer	Included
Rear speakers	Optional
Virtual surround	3D Surround
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Connections
HDMI to TV	ARC
HDMI inputs	0
Optical inputs	No
Analogue input	No
USB	No
Subwoofer output	Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	802.11ac
Bluetooth	Yes
Streaming	AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music
Voice control	Alexa built-in, Google Assistant optional
App	Apple iOS, Android
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	Yes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	45.69 x 1.38 x 1.56 in / 1161 x 35 x 40 mm
Weight	3.1 lbs / 1.41 kg
Subwoofer size	9.38 x 9.44 x 9.88 in (W x H x D), 14.1 lbs
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket included)
Warranty	1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price	$898

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 Specifications

Sound
Channels	5.1
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	Yes
Drivers	Tweeters: 0.625" Soft-Dome (2); Midrange: 1.8125" x 3.25" Cone; Woofers: 1.8125" x 3.25" Cone; Subwoofer: 7" Cone; Enclosure: Ported
Subwoofer	Included
Rear speakers	Included
Virtual surround	S-Force Pro Front + Vertical Surround Engine
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Room correction	No
Connections
HDMI to TV	eARC
HDMI inputs	0
HDMI version	2.0
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	3.5mm
USB	No
Subwoofer output	Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Voice control	No
App	Apple iOS, Android
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	35.75 x 2.56 x 3.88 in / 908 x 65 x 99 mm
Weight	5.75 lbs / 2.61 kg
Subwoofer size	10.88 x 15.25 x 16.63 in (W x H x D), 25.57 lbs
Wall mounting	Yes (no bracket supplied)
Warranty	1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price	$798

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

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