vs
7.4Sound6.0
4.5Connectivity5.8
Why is Bar 500 better than HW-S800B/XU?
- Channel count5.1 vs 3.1+63%
Why is HW-S800B/XU better than Bar 500?
HW-S800B/XU has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 290 W | — |
| Speaker channels | 5.1 | 3.1.2 |
| Channel count | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Subwoofer | Wireless subwoofer included | Wireless subwoofer included |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | — |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | Yes | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,400 g |
| Width | — | 1,160 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Placement | — | an der Wand, im Regal, vor dem Fernseher |
