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Samsung HW-S800B/XU vs Sonos Ray

What HW-S800B/XU does better (3) and where Ray wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Samsung HW-S800B/XU
Samsung · 2022HW-S800B/XU
6.0Score
3 advantages
Higher score
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Sonos Ray
Sonos · 2022Ray
0 advantages≈ $180

Why is HW-S800B/XU better than Ray?

  1. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
  2. Channel count3.1 vs 2+56%
  3. Weight1,400 g vs 1,950 g+39%

Why is Ray better than HW-S800B/XU?

Ray has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sonos RaySonos Ray≈ $180
Sound
Speaker channels3.1.22.0
Channel count3.12
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYes—
DTS:XYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
Optical input—Yes
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Multiroom—Yes
Voice assistantAlexa—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight1,400 g1,950 g
Width1,160 mm559 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, im Regal, vor dem Fernseheran der Wand, vor dem Fernseher
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