Samsung
Samsung HW-Q900C
$999
86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Samsung HW-Q900C wins by 4
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Samsung HW-Q900C takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q900C lands at 86 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts Samsung HW-Q900C ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung HW-Q900C if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Samsung HW-Q900C 86
vs 82 Samsung HW-S801D
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-Q900C
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-Q900C | Samsung HW-S801D |
|---|
Samsung HW-Q900C
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Samsung HW-S801D
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Samsung HW-Q900C vs Samsung HW-S801D
Which is better, Samsung HW-Q900C or Samsung HW-S801D? +
Samsung HW-Q900C scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung HW-Q900C worth the price? +
At $999, Samsung HW-Q900C delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Does Samsung HW-Q900C or Samsung HW-S801D last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.