Why is HW-S800B/XU better than Ray?
- SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
- Channel count3.1 vs 2+56%
- 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
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 3.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 3.1 | 2 |
| Subwoofer | Wireless subwoofer included | None |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Dolby Atmos | 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 |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,400 g | 1,950 g |
| Width | 1,160 mm | 559 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Placement | an der Wand, im Regal, vor dem Fernseher | an der Wand, vor dem Fernseher |









