The S800B is designed to deliver 3.1.2 channels of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X audio, which means front, center and right sound, the subwoofer bass channel, and two upfiring Dolby Atmos channels. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming, plus Samsung-specific features.Mini-HDMI connector only – no optical, no passthrough, no eARC.3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound.
There's not much that's a direct competitor to the S800B in terms of being so small, but the biggest danger probably comes from Samsung itself: the Samsung HW-Q800A is only a little taller, and also comes with a subwoofer and Dolby Atmos support, but is now available for around $600 / £550.
It also tells you a lot about the kind of quality Samsung is overall aiming for with the audio here, which it largely nails. The price puts it in line with the Sonos Arc, which is a perfect example of the kind of hefty, tall soundbar the HW-S800B is trying to offer you an alternative to. The Samsung HW-S800B was released in summer 2022, and with a price of $899 / £749 / AU$999, it's targeting the more premium end of the soundbar market. (Image credit: Future) Samsung HW-S800B review: Price and release date There's a lot of speaker power in the Samsung HW-S800B's small body.
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