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Samsung HW-S801D — $399
Samsung

Samsung HW-S801D

$399

82
/ 100
From $399
VS
Samsung HW-Q700D wins by 4
Samsung HW-Q700D — 3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q700D

3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Samsung HW-Q700D takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-S801D lands at 82 and Samsung HW-Q700D at 86. That puts Samsung HW-Q700D ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung HW-S801D if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…

  • ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • ✓Compact 940mm wide
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on ease (92 vs 86).

Sound

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the sound sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on sound (88 vs 82).

Features

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on features (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Samsung HW-S801D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-S801D more score per dollar ($399 vs $599).

Samsung HW-S801D 82
vs
86 Samsung HW-Q700D

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-S801D
82
sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
value 0
Samsung HW-Q700D
86
sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-S801D versus Samsung HW-Q700D — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-S801D Samsung HW-Q700D
Drivers
—
7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub)
Channels
—
3.1.2
Atmos
—
Yes
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2
Voice
—
Bixby
Width
—
940 mm

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

Samsung HW-Q700D

Pros
  • +Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • +Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • +Compact 940mm wide
Cons
  • −No DTS:X
  • −Atmos via 2 upfiring drivers (limited)
  • −Q-Symphony Samsung-only

FAQ: Samsung HW-S801D vs Samsung HW-Q700D

Which is better, Samsung HW-S801D or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q700D scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +

At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +

At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.

Does Samsung HW-S801D or Samsung HW-Q700D 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.

Which is better for ease of use, Samsung HW-S801D or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on ease (92 vs 86). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Samsung HW-S801D or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

Samsung HW-Q700D — leads on sound (88 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.