Sonos
Sonos Ray
$279
80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Samsung HW-S801D wins by 2
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Samsung HW-S801D takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ray lands at 80 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts Samsung HW-S801D ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Ray if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Ray 80
vs 82 Samsung HW-S801D
Score breakdown
Sonos Ray
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Ray | Samsung HW-S801D |
|---|
Sonos Ray
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: Sonos Ray vs Samsung HW-S801D
Which is better, Sonos Ray or Samsung HW-S801D? +
Samsung HW-S801D scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Ray worth the price? +
At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Is Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Does Sonos Ray 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.