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Samsung HW-Q800A/ZG vs Sonos Arc

What HW-Q800A/ZG does better (2) and where Arc wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Samsung HW-Q800A/ZG
Samsung · 2021HW-Q800A/ZG
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $630
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Sonos Arc
Sonos · 2020Arc
1 advantage≈ $660
6.9Sound4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

HW-Q800A/ZGArc
980 × 601151,142 × 87116
HW-Q800A/ZGArcDifference
Height60 mm87 mm−27 mm
Width980 mm1,142 mm−162 mm
Depth115 mm116 mm−1 mm
Weight3,600 g6,250 g−2,650 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HW-Q800A/ZG better than Arc?

  1. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
  2. Weight3,600 g vs 6,250 g+74%

Why is Arc better than HW-Q800A/ZG?

  1. Channel count3.1 vs 5.1+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Sonos ArcSonos Arc≈ $660
Sound
Output power330 W—
Speaker channels3.1.25.1
Channel count3.15.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.2—
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
Optical inputYesYes
EthernetYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Voice assistantAlexa, BixbyAlexa, Google Assistant
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight3,600 g6,250 g
Width980 mm1,142 mm
Height60 mm87 mm
Depth115 mm116 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, vor dem Fernseheran der Wand, vor dem Fernseher
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