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Samsung HW-Q800F

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HW-Q800F

Released April 2025.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 10 October 2026US release introduces the HW-Q800F on 15 April 2025. The review says launched in 2025. The exact US retail month is not found. Last checked 23 October 2026.

System channel configuration
5.1.2
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Separate subwoofer included
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes

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Ports

  • 2 HDMI
  • Optical
  • Other
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
5.1.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: number of channels 5.1.2.
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
Not available
Separate subwoofer included
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: wireless subwoofer included yes.
Included subwoofer connection
Wireless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table names a wireless subwoofer. It also needs its own AC power cable.
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
01Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: wireless rear speaker included no.
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Not available
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
Compatible optional rear speakers
SWA-9500S2Owner'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 2026Printed page 7 lists the optional rear speaker SWA-9500S for the Q800F. Optional speakers do not change the reference package.
Total RMS audio output power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists Dolby Atmos Music and Dolby Atmos. Wireless Dolby Atmos works over Wi-Fi with 2022-2025 Samsung TVs.
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.
Audio formats by connection
ConnectionFormat
NetworkDolby Atmos
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Features text: Dolby Atmos transmission over Wi-Fi from a 2022-2025 Samsung TV. HDMI and optical routes are not itemised by the maker.
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.
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

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountRole
HDMI1HDMI input for an external device with audio and video passthrough
HDMI1HDMI TO TV eARC/ARC video output and audio return input
Optical1DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) digital audio input
Other1SERVICE port for firmware update through USB
AC power1Soundbar AC power input
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 2026Parts and top and bottom panel pages 3 to 5: DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL), SERVICE port for firmware update through USB, HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC), HDMI or HDMI1/HDMI2 input and the power port. The USB connector type is not named.
HDMI ARC
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes (eARC).
HDMI eARC
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes (eARC).
HDMI-CEC
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.
HDMI video passthrough
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In 1, HDMI Out 1 and 4K video pass at 60 Hz.
Video passthrough modes
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)
3840216060
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.
HDR passthrough formats
HDR10+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table HDR row lists HDR10+. Other HDR formats are not listed.
VRR passthrough
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
Not available
Bluetooth audio input
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Yes.
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth version 5.3.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/samsung-hw-q800f-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review confirms Bluetooth 5.3.
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC2Owner'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 2026Bluetooth section: the soundbar supports SBC data at 44.1 and 48 kHz and needs A2DP. Other codecs are not stated.
Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi Yes.
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available

Streaming and control

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.
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.
Built-in microphone
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 2026Top side: a microphone button. SpaceFit Sound Pro analyses the listening space with the soundbar's microphone.
Microphone mute control
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 2026Top side: pressing the Microphone button turns the microphone on or off, with a red LED when it is off. The manual does not say whether the cut is electrical or software.
Companion apps
SmartThings1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: SmartThings app Yes.
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

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
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: SpaceFit Sound Pro Yes.
Room calibration system
SpaceFit Sound Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: SpaceFit Sound Pro. The user guide says it analyses the space with the soundbar's microphone.
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.

Power

Published operating power
39W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: operating power consumption main 39 W for the soundbar. The subwoofer is listed separately at 26 W. This is an electrical rating and not audio output.
Published standby power
0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: stand-by power consumption main 0.5 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 0.5 W.
Published networked standby power
Not available
Power supply
Not available
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
Width1,110.7Height60.4Depth120mm(43.7 × 2.4 × 4.7 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: net dimension main speaker 1110.7 x 60.4 x 120.0 mm (W x H x D). This matches the US review in inches.
Soundbar weight
5,100g(11.2 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: net weight main speaker 5.1 kg.
Component dimensions and weight
ComponentWidth (mm)Height (mm)Depth (mm)Weight (g)
Subwoofer249251.82497,200
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: net dimension subwoofer 249.0 x 251.8 x 249.0 mm and net weight 7.2 kg.
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.
Package weight
15,300g(33.7 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: gross weight one packing 15.3 kg. This is the Australian package.
Wall mountable
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 2026Installing the soundbar on a wall, printed pages 21 to 22.

In the box

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.
Wall mount hardware included
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 2026Components: two wall-mounting brackets, holder-screws and screws supplied. Wall mount page 21 describes installing the soundbar on a wall.
HDMI cable included
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 2026Checking the components lists an HDMI cable for the Q800F.
Optical cable included
No2Owner'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 2026Optical connection diagram: optical cable sold separately.

General

Series
Q-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Page title: Q800F Q-Series Wireless Dolby Atmos 5.1.2ch Soundbar.
Model numbers
HW-Q800F/ZA, HW-Q800F/XY1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026The page URL names HW-Q800F/XY for Australia. The ZA model comes from the US maker image paths and the US user guide region list. Both are the same Q800F hardware at 5.1.2 and 11 speakers.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
15 April 20253Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 10 October 2026US release dated 4/15/2025 introduces the 2025 Q-series including the HW-Q800F.
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
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.
Launch price (US)
$9993Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 10 October 2026US release gives HW-Q800F MSRP $999. Excludes sales tax. TechRadar reports a $1,099 list price instead. The maker release is used.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, AU1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026US from the US press release and the ZA model. AU from this Australian maker page.
Colours
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800f-black-hw-q800f-xyRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Colour Black.

Warranty

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