Samsung HW-S801D vs …
Every soundbars worth comparing against the Samsung HW-S801D — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Samsung
Samsung HW-Q990D
93
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Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Sonos
Sonos Arc Ultra
92
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Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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LG
LG S95TR
90
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Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89
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Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89
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Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Sonos
Sonos Arc
88
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
SOUNDBAR comparison VS
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Sony
Sony HT-A5000
85
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Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Vizio
Vizio Elevate
85
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SOUNDBAR comparison VS
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83
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SOUNDBAR comparison VS
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Sonos
Sonos Ray
80
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SOUNDBAR comparison VS
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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LG
LG SP8YA
80
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SOUNDBAR comparison VS
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
82
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Yamaha
Yamaha YAS-209
80
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Cheaper alternatives
Frequently asked
What's better than the Samsung HW-S801D? +
Higher-scoring soundbars include Samsung HW-Q990D, Sonos Arc Ultra, LG S95TR. Each scores above the Samsung HW-S801D's 82/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Samsung HW-S801D? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Sonos Ray, Yamaha YAS-209 — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Samsung HW-S801D's $399 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the Samsung HW-S801D? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Sony HT-A5000, Vizio Elevate, Bose Smart Soundbar 600. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.