Samsung Hw Q800B Vs. Bose Solo 5 Tv Soundbar Review In Detail

Width

Samsung HW Q800B 1,110mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 1,390mm

Samsung HW Q800B has a width of 1,110mm. A soundbar's width represents the horizontal measurement of a device, soundbars are often designed to match the width of TVs or slightly close.

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar, at 1,390mm is wider than the Samsung HW Q800B with a difference mm

Height

Samsung HW Q800B 60mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 180mm

Samsung HW Q800B has a height of 60mm. The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, soundbars are commonly designed to be as slim as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar, at 180mm is longer in height than the Samsung HW Q800B by 120mm

Weight

Samsung HW Q800B 5,100g

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 1,220g

The Samsung HW Q800B weighs 5,100g. We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space. Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes their movement easier, and for many other types of products.

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar, at 1,220g is lighter than the Samsung HW Q800B with a difference g. Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to adjust the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should try to purchase a less heavy soundbar.

Volume

Samsung HW Q800B 7,992cm³

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 54,912.06cm³

The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product fills. Samsung HW Q800B takes up 7,992cm³, it is important to know the space that the soundbar takes up to confirm that it will easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar's volume is 54,912.06cm³ meaning it requires lesser space than the Samsung HW Q800B with a difference of cm³

Thickness

Samsung HW Q800B 120mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 219mm

The thickness of Samsung HW Q800B is 120mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its space occupied by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has a thickness of 219mm, hence thicker than the Samsung HW Q800B by 99mm

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Samsung HW Q800B 5.1.2only

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 2only

For surround sound channels, you'll come across figures in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number represents the sum of main speakers, the second number defines the sum of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the sum of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are commonly placed on the ceiling of the space containing the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-facing speakers inside the soundbar itself.

The Samsung HW Q800B having a sound output value of 5.1.2 implies that it has 5 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 2 "height" speaker

And the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar having 2 indicates that it has 2 main speakers

Has Aac

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Samsung HW Q800B supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Coz it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung HW Q800B will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well

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Has An Aux Input

Samsung HW Q800B ✗

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✓

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has an auxiliary input, this allows you play from other audio sources by channeling them via a simple audio connection say a 3.5mm jack.

Has An Hdmi Output

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Samsung HW Q800B has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port transfer high-definition audio.

Hdmi Ports

Samsung HW Q800B 2only

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Samsung HW Q800B has 2 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you may simultaneously connect several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

Has Bluetooth

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✓

Samsung HW Q800B has Bluetooth, a wireless technology that allows you to seamlessly transfer data between different devices.

Both the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar and the Samsung HW Q800B have Bluetooth, which allows both soundbars to support data transfers with compatible devices that are in close range using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Supports Wi-Fi

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Samsung HW Q800B can connect to Wi-Fi.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✓

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar and the Samsung HW Q800B have S/PDIF out ports

Hdmi Arc / Earc

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable to play all audio through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the Samsung HW Q800B

Compatible With Alexa

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Samsung HW Q800B is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.

Has Spotify Connect

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Samsung HW Q800B has Spotify connect

Has Dolby Atmos

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Samsung HW Q800B has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.

Has Dts:x

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.

More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. Samsung HW Q800B has DTS:X

Has Airplay

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Samsung HW Q800B supports Dolby digital plus

Supports Dolby Digital

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Samsung HW Q800B supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Samsung HW Q800B.

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Samsung Hw Q800B Vs. Bose Solo 5 Tv Soundbar Review In Detail