Samsung Hw Q800B Vs. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar Review In Detail

Width

Samsung HW Q800B 1,110mm

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar 736mm

Samsung HW Q800B has a width of 1,110mm. The width represents the horizontal measurement of a device, soundbars are sometimes designed to match the width of television sets or get close.

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar, at 736mm is wider than the Samsung HW Q800B by mm

Height

Samsung HW Q800B 60mm

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar 76mm

Samsung HW Q800B measures to a height of 60mm. The height represents the vertical measurement of a device, soundbars are usually designed as slim as it can be to aesthetically fit in a space.

The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar, at 76mm is longer in height than the Samsung HW Q800B with a difference 16mm

Weight

Samsung HW Q800B 5,100g

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar 2,040g

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

The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar, at 2,040g weigh less than the Samsung HW Q800B by 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 aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Volume

Samsung HW Q800B 7,992cm³

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar 4,251.14cm³

Volume is 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 occupies just so as to ensure that it will easily fit in the available space .

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar's volume is 4,251.14cm³ meaning it requires lesser space than the Samsung HW Q800B with a difference of cm³

Thickness

Samsung HW Q800B 120mm

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar 76mm

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

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has a thickness of 76mm, hence less thicker than the Samsung HW Q800B by -44mm

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Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Samsung HW Q800B 5.1.2only

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar 2only

When it comes to 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 represents the sum of main speakers, the second number defines the sum of subwoofers, and the third number if available represents the sum of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the room containing the soundbar, but they may as well 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 Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar having 2 means that it has 2 main speakers

Has Aac

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

Samsung HW Q800B supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 fine with your MacBook. 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 ✗

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✓

The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar has an auxiliary input, this allows you play from external audio devices by connecting them via a simple audio port like a 3.5mm jack.

Has An Hdmi Output

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

The Samsung HW Q800B has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI port can transfer HD audio.

Hdmi Ports

Samsung HW Q800B 2only

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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

Has Bluetooth

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✓

Samsung HW Q800B has Bluetooth, a cable free technology which enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different devices.

Both the Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar and the Samsung HW Q800B have Bluetooth, which allows both devices to support data exchange with compatible devices that are in close proximity using radio waves that are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.

Supports Wi-Fi

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✓

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.

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✓

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

The Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar and the Samsung HW Q800B have S/PDIF out ports

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Hdmi Arc / Earc

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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 ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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 ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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 ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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 ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✓

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

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar too has DTS:X just remember to configure the speakers.

Has Airplay

Samsung HW Q800B ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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 ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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 ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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 ✓

Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar ✗

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. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar Review In Summary

Samsung Hw Q800B Vs. Vizio 2.0 Sound Bar Review In Detail