Samsung HW-Q800FFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 8 mentions across 6 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment75%
PROS 75%
CONS 25%

Rank based on 8 mentions across 6 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want noticeably stronger bass than a budget rival soundbar without paying for the flagship model
  • You want a system you can expand later with optional rear surround speakers
  • You like the idea of Samsung's redesigned, more powerful-sounding subwoofer

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Best choice
1Mid
Bose SoundTouch 300~$699 · 1.4× cheaper
Clear, high-quality soundPowerful, deep bassGreat as a standalone soundbarReliability and connection problemsHigh price, especially add-onsLimited inputs and HDMI ARC issues
Bose SoundTouch 300~$699 · 1.4× cheaper
Clear, high-quality sound
Powerful, deep bass
Great as a standalone soundbar
Reliability and connection problems
High price, especially add-ons
Limited inputs and HDMI ARC issues
2Mid
Bose Smart Soundbar 900~$899 · similar price
Excellent sound qualityStrong bass with subwooferImpressive standalone performanceReliability and connectivity issuesHigh price overallOverpriced surround speakers
Bose Smart Soundbar 900~$899 · similar price
Excellent sound quality
Strong bass with subwoofer
Impressive standalone performance
Reliability and connectivity issues
High price overall
Overpriced surround speakers
Best value
3Upper
Samsung HW-Q800A~$1,000 · similar price
Immersive Dolby Atmos surround experienceGood value when discountedLoud, room-filling volumeAlexa bugs after firmware updateExpensive rear speaker add-onInconsistent bass at moderate volume
Samsung HW-Q800A~$1,000 · similar price
Immersive Dolby Atmos surround experience
Good value when discounted
Loud, room-filling volume
Alexa bugs after firmware update
Expensive rear speaker add-on
Inconsistent bass at moderate volume
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4Upper
Samsung HW-Q800F~$1,000
Great Overall SoundPowerful BassExpandable Surround SetupBass Called Weak by SomeNo HDMI Cable Included
Samsung HW-Q800F~$1,000
Great Overall Sound
Powerful Bass
Expandable Surround Setup
Bass Called Weak by Some
No HDMI Cable Included
5Upper
Impressive Dolby Atmos experiencePowerful, immersive bassStrong reputation as a top-end soundbarFront display disliked by someLacks a proper tuning appNo 120Hz support
Impressive Dolby Atmos experience
Powerful, immersive bass
Strong reputation as a top-end soundbar
Front display disliked by some
Lacks a proper tuning app
No 120Hz support
6Value
JBL Bar 500~$549 · 1.8× cheaper
Powerful, deep bassClear, high-quality soundStrong value for moneyHDMI/standby connectivity issuesBass and EQ balance problemsReliability and durability failures
JBL Bar 500~$549 · 1.8× cheaper
Powerful, deep bass
Clear, high-quality sound
Strong value for money
HDMI/standby connectivity issues
Bass and EQ balance problems
Reliability and durability failures
7Premium
Samsung HW-Q990C~$1,900 · 1.9× pricier
Immersive Atmos/surround soundStrong value for moneyPowerful, room-shaking bassHardware reliability issuesNo HDMI 2.1 / 4K120 passthroughPerceived cheap build quality
Samsung HW-Q990C~$1,900 · 1.9× pricier
Immersive Atmos/surround sound
Strong value for money
Powerful, room-shaking bass
Hardware reliability issues
No HDMI 2.1 / 4K120 passthrough
Perceived cheap build quality
8Mid
Sonos Arc~$899 · similar price
Immersive Atmos surround soundExpandable modular ecosystemEasy setup and unified app controlWeak or inconsistent dialogue clarityApp bugs and connectivity dropoutsHigh price relative to features
Sonos Arc~$899 · similar price
Immersive Atmos surround sound
Expandable modular ecosystem
Easy setup and unified app control
Weak or inconsistent dialogue clarity
App bugs and connectivity dropouts
High price relative to features
9Upper
Sony HT-A7000~$1,400 · 1.4× pricier
Impressive sound qualityHDMI 2.1 passthrough and full eARC bandwidthPrice improved after unbundlingHigh price for full systemWeak rear surround performanceSubwoofer popping noise
Sony HT-A7000~$1,400 · 1.4× pricier
Impressive sound quality
HDMI 2.1 passthrough and full eARC bandwidth
Price improved after unbundling
High price for full system
Weak rear surround performance
Subwoofer popping noise
10Premium
JBL Bar 1300~$1,699 · 1.7× pricier
Flexible, truly wireless surround speakersPowerful, room-shaking bassImmersive Dolby Atmos experienceHigh price relative to competitorsWeak or unclear dialogue clarityBluetooth playback mutes main bar when rears attached
JBL Bar 1300~$1,699 · 1.7× pricier
Flexible, truly wireless surround speakers
Powerful, room-shaking bass
Immersive Dolby Atmos experience
High price relative to competitors
Weak or unclear dialogue clarity
Bluetooth playback mutes main bar when rears attached

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Overall Impression

Bass and overall sound impressed most commenters. One buyer swapped a shitty-sounding LG S80TR for the HW-Q800F and reported a huge overall improvement, especially in the rumble and deep bass, calling the difference dramatic even without additional speakers. Another owner who initially wanted the pricier Q900 said the Q800F still sounds phenomenal and singled out Samsung's redesigned subwoofer as shockingly good. A third owner who bought open-box rear 9500S surround speakers said the system already sounded great on its own, then became noticeably better once the rear channels were added, reinforcing overall satisfaction with the soundbar's core performance.

Not everyone agrees the bass is strong enough. Some commenters push back on the bass praise, with one noting that the Samsung Q800F is described by others as weak in bass when compared to the JBL M2 soundbar. This suggests experiences can vary depending on room size, placement, or listener expectations, and buyers considering the Q800F specifically for deep bass may want to weigh this conflicting feedback against the positive reports from owners who found the sub's rumble and deep bass a major upgrade over previous soundbars they owned.

Setup includes minor rough edges like a missing HDMI cable. At least one new owner reported that their HW-Q800F arrived without an HDMI cable in the box, catching them off guard during setup. Buyers also frequently ask practical questions such as whether the soundbar and subwoofer connect wirelessly, how much clearance the subwoofer needs, and whether rear satellite speakers can be added later, indicating that first-time setup and accessory planning are common considerations for people bringing this soundbar into their home theater system.

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