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Samsung HW-Q800F vs Yamaha True X Surround 90A
Product A: Samsung
57 of 98 known
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Product B: Yamaha
74 of 98 known
Change Yamaha True X Surround 90A
55 of 90 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 28 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 15 missing for both
Weight
0 to 30,000 g
Soundbar weight
A5,100g
B11,000g
Package weight
A15,300g
B37,829.6g
All 98 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


Audio system
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System channel configuration
Physical drivers in the package
111Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: number of speakers 11 for the soundbar and subwoofer package. The count is not split by component. Passive radiators, if any, are not stated.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q800f-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states the system uses 11 speakers.
Physical drivers in the bar
Not available
Up-firing drivers in the package
Not available
Driver layout
ASamsung HW-Q800F
Not availableBYamaha True X Surround 90A
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Full-range cone driver, 110 x 53 mm | 4 | Not available | Front |
| Soundbar | Dome tweeter | 3 | 25 | Front |
| Soundbar | Height beam driver | 12 | 28 | Upward-facing array, six at each end of the top |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 170 | Not available |
| Rear speakers (two enclosures) | Full-range driver, 2-1/4 in | 4 | Not available | Not available |
Separate subwoofer included
Included subwoofer connection
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Not available
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
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Compatible optional rear speakers
Not available
Total RMS audio output power
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Total peak audio output power
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Published frequency response lower limit
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Published frequency response upper limit
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Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Yes2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Output specifications for each sound mode, printed page 7: HW-Q800F accepts Dolby Atmos and DTS:X input and outputs 5.1.2 channels. The display shows DTS:X when active.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q800f-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.
Supported audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, LPCM1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table Dolby list: Atmos Music, Atmos, Dolby 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD. LPCM multichannel. DTS:X is in the user guide. DTS-HD Master Audio is from the review.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q800f-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Express, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, AURO-3D3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bitstream and PCM formats listed for HDMI IN and eARC. ARC and optical support fewer formats, see audio_format_connections.
Audio formats by connection
ASamsung HW-Q800F
| Connection | Format |
|---|---|
| Network | Dolby Atmos |
BYamaha True X Surround 90A
| Connection | Format | Max input channels |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI input | Linear PCM 2ch | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Linear PCM 2ch | 2 |
| HDMI ARC | Linear PCM 2ch | 2 |
| Optical | Linear PCM 2ch | 2 |
| HDMI input | Linear PCM multi-channel | 8 |
| HDMI eARC | Linear PCM multi-channel | 8 |
| HDMI input | Dolby Digital | Not available |
| HDMI input | Dolby Digital Plus | Not available |
| HDMI input | Dolby TrueHD | Not available |
| HDMI input | Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus | Not available |
| HDMI input | Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS 96/24 | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS Express | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS-HD Master Audio | Not available |
| HDMI input | DTS:X | Not available |
| HDMI input | AURO-3D | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Digital | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Digital Plus | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby TrueHD | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS 96/24 | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS Express | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS-HD Master Audio | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | DTS:X | Not available |
| HDMI eARC | AURO-3D | Not available |
| HDMI ARC | Dolby Digital | Not available |
| HDMI ARC | Dolby Digital Plus | Not available |
| HDMI ARC | Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus | Not available |
| HDMI ARC | DTS | Not available |
| HDMI ARC | DTS 96/24 | Not available |
| HDMI ARC | DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 | Not available |
| HDMI ARC | DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 | Not available |
| Optical | Dolby Digital | Not available |
| Optical | DTS | Not available |
| Optical | DTS 96/24 | Not available |
| Optical | DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 | Not available |
| Optical | DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 | Not available |
Music file formats
MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table decoding format row. USB music playback is listed as No, so the route is not USB and is not named by the maker.
WAV (PCM), FLAC, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, ALAC, MP3, WMA, Ogg Opus3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Network audio function. WAV (PCM only), FLAC, AIFF and Ogg Vorbis up to 384 kHz, ALAC up to 96 kHz, MP3, WMA and Ogg Opus up to 48 kHz.
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
Max music file sample rate
Not available
Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
Max music file bit depth
Not available
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Connectivity
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Ports on the bar
ASamsung HW-Q800F
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | HDMI input for an external device with audio and video passthrough |
| HDMI | 1 | HDMI TO TV eARC/ARC video output and audio return input |
| Optical | 1 | DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) digital audio input |
| Other | 1 | SERVICE port for firmware update through USB |
| AC power | 1 | Soundbar AC power input |
BYamaha True X Surround 90A
| Connector | Count | Version | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | Not available | HDMI IN, audio and video input |
| HDMI | 1 | eARC | HDMI OUT/TV, video output and eARC or ARC audio input from the TV |
| Optical | 1 | Not available | Digital audio input |
| Ethernet | 1 | 100BASE-TX | Network |
| USB-A | 1 | Not available | Firmware update only |
| AC power | 1 | Not available | Power input |
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI-CEC
HDMI video passthrough
Video passthrough modes
ASamsung HW-Q800F
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026UHD signal support specifications, printed page 16, for HW-Q800F at 3840 x 2160: up to 60 fps. 8-bit RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4 work. 10 and 12-bit work only as YCbCr 4:2:2 and 4:2:0. No 120 fps combination is supported. The manual says supported specifications can vary with the external device.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q800f-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review confirms the HDMI input passes 4K at 60 Hz and not 120 Hz.
BYamaha True X Surround 90A
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
HDR passthrough formats
VRR passthrough
Not available
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
Not available
Bluetooth audio input
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth audio codecs
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available
Streaming and control
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Streaming protocols
AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay and Tidal Connect all Yes.
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, MusicCast1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Overview page lists Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect.
Voice assistants
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Works with Google Yes, Alexa Yes, Bixby No. The page does not say whether the assistant runs on the bar or an external device.
Not available
Built-in microphone
Not available
Companion apps
Companion app platforms
Not available
Multiroom audio
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists Chromecast, AirPlay and Spotify Connect. The user guide describes Group Play for a Samsung TV 2024 or later.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Using Group Play: needs the SmartThings app and a Samsung TV released in 2024 or later on the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Remote included
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: one remote control Yes.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Checking the components: a remote control and battery, not available in some regions.
Sound processing
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Sound modes
Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table sound modes: Surround Sound Expansion, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound, Standard.
Automatic room calibration
Room calibration system
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Voice Enhance Mode Yes and Active Voice Amplifier Pro Yes.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setting the Sound Control: Voice Enhance and AVA (Active Voice Amplifier) Pro.
Night mode
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Night Mode Yes.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setting the Sound Control: Night Mode lowers the volume while keeping dialogue clear.
Equalizer controls
Bass, Treble, 7-band equalizer, Channel level2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Remote section: treble and bass levels -6 to +6 in all modes except Standard. A seven-frequency adjustment (150 Hz to 10 kHz, -6 to +6) in Standard. Channel levels for center, side, wide and front top.
TV speaker integration
Q-Symphony1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Q-Symphony Yes. It needs a compatible Samsung TV.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 10 October 2026Release footnote: Q-Symphony requires a compatible 2020-2025 Samsung TV.
Not available
Power
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Published operating power
Published standby power
Published networked standby power
Not available
Power supply
Not available
AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A. and Canada models)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Models for U.S.A. and Canada. Other regions use 220 to 240 V.
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Measured
None of 8 known
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
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Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
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Frequency response deviation (measured)
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Measured latency
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Operating power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Soundbar weight (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Soundbar dimensions
Soundbar weight
Component dimensions and weight
ASamsung HW-Q800F
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 249 | 251.8 | 249 | 7,200 |
BYamaha True X Surround 90A
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 241 | 378 | 414 | 12,700 |
| Each rear speaker | 88 | 220 | 88 | 990 |
Package dimensions
Width1,182Height404Depth291mm(46.5 × 15.9 × 11.5 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: gross dimension one packaging 1182.0 x 404.0 x 291.0 mm. This is the Australian package.
Width1,282.7Height355.6Depth609.6mm(50.5 × 14 × 24 in)9Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-5-1-2-channel-dolby-atmos-soundbar-system-with-wireless-surroundsRead 13 October 2026Box 50.5 x 24 x 14 in (L x W x H), converted exactly. Length is stored as width and the 24 in side as depth.
Package weight
Wall mountable
In the box
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In the box
Soundbar, Subwoofer, Remote control with batteries, Power cables, HDMI cable, Wall-mounting brackets, Holder-screws and screws, Wall-mounting guide, Rubber feet2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Checking the components, printed page 3: soundbar, remote control and battery, subwoofer, two power cables, HDMI cable (Q930F and Q800F), wall-mounting guide, two holder-screws, two screws, two wall-mounting brackets and four rubber feet. The US maker image lists the same in a box list.
Sound bar (SR-CUX90A), Subwoofer (SR-WSWX90A), Two True X Speaker 3A wireless surround speakers (WS-X3A) with charging cradles and USB charging cables, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, Two power cords, Two mounting brackets, Two washers, Quick Guide, Safety Guide3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/2369446/AV24-0002_SR-X90A_user_guide_En_UCABG_F0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide, items included, plus the WS-X3A included accessories and the press release for charging cradles.
Wall mount hardware included
HDMI cable included
Optical cable included
General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Samsung HW-Q800H5Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-q800hRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the HW-Q800H Samsung's 2026 follow-up to the HW-Q800F.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdf2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250730064122001/AH81-17797A-02_WUG_HW-Q990F%20Q930F%20Q800F_ZA%20ZC%20ZD%20ZP%20ZX%20LATIN_ENG_250718.0.pdfRead 10 October 2026
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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