Samsung HW-S800B

Fully immersive soundscape ; Subterranean levels of bass ; Surprisingly good with music

No 4K/120 and VRR passthrough ; No great strides forwards in performance

This superb soundbar delivers highly engaging Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sonics thanks to a class-leading 11.1.4-channel speaker layout and effective room correction. Overall sonics are superb, with plenty of power, although bear in mind the older and now...

Immersive 3.1.2-channel performance ; Deep bass from a compact sub ; Stylish ultra-slim design ; Expansion options

Uses Mini HDMI connector ; No eARC support

The Samsung HW-S800B rewrites the book on what an ultra-slim soundbar can achieve, with an expansive front soundstage, noticeable overhead effects, and deep bass from its compact subwoofer. It’s handles Dolby Atmos with skill, although its delivery is...

Incredibly slim design ; Terrific audio performance for its size ; Upfiring drivers for Dolby Atmos height cues ; Built-in Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2 support

Expensive ; Best for smaller rooms ; No eARC support ; No optical or analog inputs

Samsung’s ultra-thin yet feature-packed HW-S800B soundbar cranks out impressively good sound for its size, but you will have to settle for some sonic compromises.

Dolby Atmos support. Graphic EQ and presets. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay compatibility. Extended low-bass. Dialogue enhancement tool.

Some compression at max volume. No Chromecast built-in. Downmixes surround sound.

The Samsung HW-S800B is good for mixed usage. It's a unique bar with a slim design that's ideal for those who don't have a lot of space in their setup, and it supports a lot of different audio formats. Right out of the box, you can enjoy clear and...

Immersive 3.1.2-channel delivery ; Ultra-slim design ; Alexa built-in

No eARC support ; Uses Mini HDMI connector

The Samsung HW-S800B is an interesting new direction for Samsung, offering a lifestyle-friendly soundbar and subwoofer system that is both stylish and discreet. Anyone looking for a soundbar that won’t dominate the front of the room will be delighted...

Format slim original et bien pensé ; Caisson double subwoofer de qualité ; Upmixing intelligent sur toutes les sources sonores ; Connectivité Chromecast + AirPlay 2 ; Encore meilleure avec un téléviseur Samsung

Creux dans les fréquences bas-médium ; Effets sonores un peu trop portés sur l’aigu ; Pas d’afficheur en façade

La proposition de Samsung est unique pour recréer un son cinema de la façon la plus discrète possible. Fixée au mur, cette barre se fait oublier, tout comme le caisson de basse vraiment minuscule.