# Samsung HW-Q800F

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-hw-q800f
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/soundbars
- Placement: #6 of 21 in Soundbars, A tier
- Brand: Samsung
- LP on this board: 705
- Last researched: 2026-10-16T09:52:58.398Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

The 990F's core bar with fewer components to fail and the same support network. Less immersive, more durable per component.

## For

- Fewer components to fail over years of ownership, being the Q990F's core bar without the full wireless rear kit
- Same platform maturity, HDMI 2.1 connectivity and Samsung service footprint as the flagship
- delivers most of the Q-series experience
- good value for midrange buyers
- Powerful soundscape that captures dialogue and details

## Against

- Less immersive than the full rear-kit setups
- rear speakers must be purchased separately
- Same average Samsung software story as other Samsung models
- Lacks dedicated rear speakers

## Evidence

Consolidated from 18 cited sources across 14 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dailymotion | dailymotion.com | B | https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xahm6yy | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | C | https://www.techradar.com/best/best-dolby-atmos-speaker-guide | fetched and confirmed |
| TrustedPicker | - | - | https://www.trustedpicker.com/blog?category=Soundbars | fetched and confirmed |
| Afkar | Afkar | B | https://afkar.tech/blog/details/5294 | fetched and confirmed |
| Origyn | Origyn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP3JuQmPPr4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Juan Camacho | Juan Camacho | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSdv1XpGE0U&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUmcefRTjPc | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Soundbars | u/Quirky_Bullfrog9375 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/comments/1o2uz4o/has_the_q800f_been_fixed_and_how_is_the/ | fetched and confirmed |
| RTINGS Audio | RTINGS Audio | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9c3mv9EEYs | fetched and confirmed |
| RTINGS Audio | RTINGS Audio | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo8YM7-H_iY | fetched and confirmed |
| Anthony Stark | Anthony Stark | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1EB7nk_OKA | fetched and confirmed |
| DIY GUIDES | DIY GUIDES | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_xW8YRcjOI | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q800f-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Architeg Prints | Architeg Prints | B | https://www.architeg-prints.com/blog/samsung-hw-q800f-review-powerful-dolby-atmos-soundbar-for-immersive-home-cinema?srsltid=AfmBOorp-BnzIzPiU3yMZaEkAMHlKfRHKglRk5GM1WnZefrq4ghwf8Ol | fetched and confirmed |
| Stereotech | Bryan Schmidt | B | https://www.stereoindex.com/tech/speakers/is-the-samsung-hw-q800f-the-best-599-soundbar-of-2025/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/the-best-soundbars-for-all-budgets | fetched and confirmed |
| FullSpecs.net | fullspecs.net | B | https://fullspecs.net/compare/samsung-hw-q800f-vs-samsung-hw-qs750fxu/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/ive-tested-more-than-20-soundbars-but-these-4-affordable-models-are-my-picks-for-cinematic-sound-on-a-budget-including-ultra-cheap-all-in-one-bars-and-awesome-dolby-atmos-options | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Samsung HW-Q990F | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-hw-q990f |
| 2 | Samsung HW-Q990H | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-hw-q990h |
| 3 | Vizio Elevate 7.1.4 Pro | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/vizio-elevate-7-1-4-pro |
| 4 | Sonos Arc Ultra | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/sonos-arc-ultra |
| 5 | Klipsch Flexus Core 300 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/klipsch-flexus-core-300 |
| 7 | Hisense HS2100 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/hisense-hs2100 |
| 8 | Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-9 |
| 9 | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/jbl-bar-1000mk2 |
| 10 | Creative Stage Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/creative-stage-pro |
| 11 | Hisense AX5140Q | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/hisense-ax5140q |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/soundbars.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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## Image

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