Samsung Hw Q800B Vs. Sony Ht Sf150 Review In Detail

Width

Samsung HW Q800B 1,110mm

Sony HT SF150 900mm

Samsung HW Q800B has a width of 1,110mm. The width indicates the horizontal measurement of a device, soundbars are often designed to match the width of TVs or get close.

The Sony HT SF150, at 900mm is wider than the Samsung HW Q800B by mm

Height

Samsung HW Q800B 60mm

Sony HT SF150 64mm

The Samsung HW Q800B has a height of 60mm. The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, they are often designed to be as slim as possible to beautifully fit in a space.

The Sony HT SF150, at 64mm rises higher than the Samsung HW Q800B by 4mm

Weight

Samsung HW Q800B 5,100g

Sony HT SF150 2,400g

Samsung HW Q800B weighs 5,100g. We prefer a lower weight best because lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space. Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, even say for many other types of products.

The Sony HT SF150, at 2,400g 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 want to switch the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should try to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Volume

Samsung HW Q800B 7,992cm³

Sony HT SF150 5,068.8cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar occupies. Samsung HW Q800B occupies 7,992cm³, it is important to know the space that the soundbar occupies to confirm that it will easily fit in the space available next to your other gadgets.

Sony HT SF150's volume is 5,068.8cm³ meaning it requires lesser space than the Samsung HW Q800B with a difference of cm³

Thickness

Samsung HW Q800B 120mm

Sony HT SF150 88mm

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

Sony HT SF150 has a thickness of 88mm, hence less thicker than the Samsung HW Q800B by -32mm

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Samsung HW Q800B 5.1.2only

Sony HT SF150 2only

For surround sound channels, you’re going to run across figures in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number denotes the total of main speakers, the second number represents the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available represents 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 within the soundbar itself.

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

And the Sony HT SF150 having 2 means that it has 2 main speakers

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Samsung HW Q800B ✗

Sony HT SF150 ✓

The Sony HT SF150 supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used to transmit audio wirelessly with Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

Samsung HW Q800B supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung HW Q800B will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 Hdmi Output

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✓

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

Sony HT SF150 too has HDMI port through which it sends "signals" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can receive and process these signals.

Hdmi Ports

Samsung HW Q800B 2only

Sony HT SF150 1only

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

Sony HT SF150 has 1 HDMI ports, meaning the Samsung HW Q800B has 1 more ports than the Sony HT SF150

Has Bluetooth

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✓

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

Both the Sony HT SF150 and the Samsung HW Q800B have Bluetooth, which means both devices to facilitate data exchange with compatible devices that are in close proximity using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung HW Q800B ✗

Sony HT SF150 v4.2

Sony HT SF150 has a Bluetooth version of 4.2

Supports Wi-Fi

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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 ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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

Hdmi Arc / Earc

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✓

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

Sony HT SF150 has the HDMI ARC/EARC

Compatible With Alexa

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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 ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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 ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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 ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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 ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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 ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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 ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✓

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

Sony HT SF150 too supports Dolby digital.

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Sony HT SF150 ✗

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

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