| Name | Samsung HW-Q800D | Sonos Beam gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $999.99 | $499 |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Sonos, Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 5.1.2 | 3.0 |
| Expandable up to: | 7.1.4 (add rears) | 7.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Virtualization used for extra surround channels. Added subwoofers play same subwoofer channel. |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 10: 10 speakers in bar total, details not specified | 4: 4× unknown size |
| Tweeters - total | unknown | 1: 1× unknown size |
| Subwoofers | 1× 8.0″ | 0 |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 360 W | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Virtual |
| Surround sound? | Virtual | No |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier | Speech Enhancement (use app) |
| Sound calibration? | Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro | Yes (Trueplay) |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 1× HDMI 2.0 | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | Service only | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | ❌ | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | SmartThings App | Sonos S2 |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: SWA-9500S | Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar, 1× subwoofer | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 110.7×6.04×12.0, 21.0×40.3×40.3 (subwoofer) | 65.1×6.90×10 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 43.7×2.3×4.7, 8.2×15.8×15.8 (subwoofer) | 25.625×2.7×3.94 |
| Weight (kg): | 5.1, 9.8 (subwoofer), | 2.8 |
| Weight (lbs): | 11.2, 21.6 (subwoofer) | 6.2 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount kit | Yes |
| Color options: | Black | Black, white |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit | HDMI cable, optical to HDMI adapter |
| More info | ||
| Model number | HW-Q800D/ZA | BEAM2##1 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link | Samsung.com | Sonos.com |
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