TV and audio / Soundbars

SamsungSoundbar
HW-Q800H
Released April 2026.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/au/samsung-announces-2026-home-audio-line-up-with-timeless-music-studio-wi-fi-speakers-and-advanced-q-series-soundbarsRead 8 October 2026April 15, 2026 release names HW-Q800H/XY and says the Q-Series range is now available at Australian retailers. This is the AU reference month, not a claim of first worldwide retail. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- System channel configuration
- 5.1.2
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Separate subwoofer included
- Yes
- HDMI eARC
- Yes
64 of 98 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 2 HDMI
- Optical
- USB-A
- AC power
Audio system
- System channel configuration
- 5.1.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Physical drivers in the bar
- Not available
- Up-firing drivers in the package
- Not available
- Driver layout
Component Driver type Count Diameter (mm) Orientation Subwoofer Active woofer 1 165.1 Side-firing - Separate subwoofer included
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Included subwoofer connection
- Wireless2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Included subwoofer driver diameter
- 165.1mm4Maker product pagesamsung.com/nz/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xyRead 8 October 2026True 5.1.2ch Sound footnote 2 explicitly names a 6.5-inch active unit and a separate 8-inch passive radiator. Active nominal diameter converted exactly to 165.1 mm. Passive radiator is excluded.
- Rear speakers included
- 02Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Included rear speaker connection
- Not available
- Compatible optional subwoofers
- Not available
- Compatible optional rear speakers
- SWA-9500S4Maker product pagesamsung.com/nz/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xyRead 8 October 2026Footnote 6 explicitly names optional SWA-9500S and requires separate AC power cords. Optional speakers are excluded from all supplied-package values.
- 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
- DTS:X
- Not available
- Supported audio formats
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, LPCM, Eclipsa Audio2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Dolby and multichannel LPCM rows also list Eclipsa Audio. DTS is omitted due to contradictory DTS:X top-feature prose versus the model-specific manual and reviews.
- Audio formats by connection
Connection Format HDMI input Dolby Atmos HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos Network Dolby Atmos - Music file formats
- MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 decoding-format row. Playback route and accepted sample rate/bit depth are not stated. Page 3 explicitly excludes USB music playback.
- 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
Connector Count Role HDMI 1 Audio and video input HDMI 1 Video output to TV and eARC/ARC audio input Optical 1 Digital audio input USB-A 1 SERVICE firmware update AC power 1 Soundbar AC power input - HDMI video passthrough
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Video passthrough modes
Width (px) Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) 3840 2160 60 - HDR passthrough formats
- HDR10+2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 HDR row names HDR10+. Other HDR formats are not inferred.
- VRR passthrough
- Not available
- ALLM passthrough
- Not available
- HDCP version
- Not available
- Bluetooth audio input
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth version
- 5.32Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Wi-Fi standard
- Not available
- Built-in Ethernet speed
- Not available
Streaming and control
- Streaming protocols
- AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 names AirPlay without a version, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready. A Roon server is required for Roon use.
- Voice assistants
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xyRead 8 October 2026Voice Assistant section explicitly distinguishes built-in Alexa from control through a separate Google Home device. Internet and supported market/language are required. Bixby is No in specs.
- Companion apps
- Samsung Sound, SmartThings3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xyRead 8 October 2026Current page explicitly supports Samsung Sound and SmartThings. The universal manual uses Samsung Sound for setup and controls.
Sound processing
- Sound modes
- Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Automatic room calibration
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Room calibration system
- SpaceFit Sound Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Dialogue enhancement
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Equalizer controls
- Bass, Treble, 7-band graphic EQ5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202608/20260807181331818/AH81-18514F-00_WUG_HW-Q_series_All_ASIA_ENG_260423.0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 6-7 bass and treble are separate from EQ. Seven EQ bands: 150, 300, 600 Hz, 1.2, 2.5, 5 and 10 kHz. EQ only works in Standard mode, with each band adjusted from -6 to +6.
- TV speaker integration
- Q-Symphony2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Q-Symphony requires a compatible Samsung TV. Exact compatibility depends on television year/model and Wi-Fi speaker setup.
Power
- Published standby power
- Not available
- Published networked standby power
- Not available
- Power supply
- Separate AC power cables for the soundbar and subwoofer5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202608/20260807181331818/AH81-18514F-00_WUG_HW-Q_series_All_ASIA_ENG_260423.0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 4 and 9 name separate supplied power cables for the Q800H bar and subwoofer. Exact AC voltage range is not stated in this universal manual.
- 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)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 Main Unit WxHxD in normal tabletop orientation.
- Soundbar weight
- 5,100g(11.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 main unit 5.1 kg, converted exactly to g. Subwoofer is separate.
- Component dimensions and weight
Component Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (g) Subwoofer 249 251.8 249 7,200 - Package dimensions
- Width1,182Height404Depth291mm(46.5 × 15.9 × 11.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
In the box
- In the box
- Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, 2 power cables, HDMI cable, Wall-mounting guide, 2 holder screws, 2 M4 x L10 screws, 2 wall-mounting brackets, 4 rubber feet, User manual5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202608/20260807181331818/AH81-18514F-00_WUG_HW-Q_series_All_ASIA_ENG_260423.0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 components scoped to Q800H. The remote battery is explicitly region-dependent and is not stored. AU retailer separately confirms the HDMI cable and manual. Q990H/Q930H surrounds are excluded.7Retailer pageappliancesonline.com.au/product/samsung-q-series-q800h-512ch-atmos-soundbar-with-subwoofer-hw-q800h-xy-2026Read 8 October 2026
General
- Model numbers
- HW-Q800H/XY2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Predecessor
- Samsung HW-Q800F8Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/samsung/hw-q800hRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the HW-Q800H Samsung's 2026 follow-up to the HW-Q800F.
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.samsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xy3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xyRead 8 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/product-specs/HW-Q800H_2026_RetailerSpecSheet_V2-2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Manual
- downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202608/20260807181331818/AH81-18514F-00_WUG_HW-Q_series_All_ASIA_ENG_260423.0.pdf5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202608/20260807181331818/AH81-18514F-00_WUG_HW-Q_series_All_ASIA_ENG_260423.0.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year6Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/samsung-q-series-hw-q800h-5-1-2-channel-soundbar-with-subwoofer-black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications give 12-month manufacturer express warranty for Australian HW-Q800H/XY. This is the AU commercial period, not a global warranty promise.
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Sources
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- Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xy
- Maker product pagesamsung.com/nz/audio-devices/soundbar/q800h-black-hw-q800h-xy
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PredecessorSamsung HW-Q800F





