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SamsungSoundbar
HW-S800D
Released March 2024.6Reviewtechlicious.com/review/samsung-hw-s800d-ultra-slim-soundbar-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review by Suzanne Kantra dated 2024-03-28 says the next-generation HW-S800D is here. Samsung showed it at CES in January 2024. Expert Reviews published its UK review on 2024-05-21. The exact US on-sale month is not found. Last checked 20 October 2026.
- System channel configuration
- 3.1.2
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Separate subwoofer included
- Yes
- HDMI eARC
- Yes
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At a glance
Weight
1,400g2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Weight: soundbar 3.1 lb. The Samsung Australia sheet gives 1.4 kg.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Net Weight (Main Speaker) 1.4 kg.
Lower than 98% of other soundbars. Lower is better.
Ports
- HDMI
- Micro USB
- DC power
Audio system
- System channel configuration
- 3.1.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Audio: number of channels 3.1.2ch.
- Physical drivers in the package
- 104Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Number of Speakers 10 on the Samsung Australia retailer sheet for HW-S800D/XY. The Samsung UK and Canada pages give the same value.
- Up-firing drivers in the package
- 27Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/soundbars/samsung-hw-s800d-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review describes three forward-firing speakers (left, right, centre) and a pair of up-firing speakers. Samsung lists Up-firing Speaker Yes without a count.
- Driver layout
Component Driver type Count Diameter (mm) Subwoofer Woofer 1 165 - Separate subwoofer included
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wireless Subwoofer Included Yes.
- Included subwoofer connection
- Wireless5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026The subwoofer connects automatically to the soundbar. Only an AC power cord goes to the subwoofer. The maximum wireless distance is about 10 m.
- Included subwoofer driver diameter
- 165mm7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/soundbars/samsung-hw-s800d-reviewRead 20 October 20266.5 in woofer. The Danish retailer gives 16.5 cm. The passive radiator is not counted.8Retailer pageshop.eltelnetworks.dk/samsung-hw-s800d-black-titanium/cat-p/c/p1006469422/l_enRead 20 October 2026Wireless subwoofer 16.5 cm (6.5 in).
- Rear speakers included
- 04Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wireless Rear Speaker Included No.
- Included rear speaker connection
- Not available
- Compatible optional subwoofers
- Not available
- Compatible optional rear speakers
- SWA-9500S2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wireless surround sound-ready: compatible with SWA-9500S. The user guide says SWA-9500S for HW-S80*D.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit, sold separately: SWA-9500S for HW-S80*D. With it the output of the sound modes goes to 5.1.4.
- Total RMS audio output power
- 330W6Reviewtechlicious.com/review/samsung-hw-s800d-ultra-slim-soundbar-reviewRead 20 October 2026In total it delivers 330 W, with 200 W in the subwoofer and 110 W from the soundbar. Samsung does not publish a power rating. A Danish retailer lists 330 W RMS and a North American distributor lists 130 W for the bar and 200 W for the subwoofer, which also total 330 W. One aggregator lists 100 W RMS for the UK model and is not used. The rating conditions are not stated.8Retailer pageshop.eltelnetworks.dk/samsung-hw-s800d-black-titanium/cat-p/c/p1006469422/l_enRead 20 October 2026Danish retailer listing for HW-S800D/XN: output power (RMS) 330 W. The same listing has errors in other rows, such as two HDMI ports and an optical input, which Samsung's sheets contradict. Only the power figure is used, because the Techlicious review gives the same total.
- 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
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026
- DTS:X
- No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026The audio list names DTS Virtual:X and no DTS:X decoding. Expert Reviews states that DTS:X is not supported. A Danish retailer lists DTS:X as a decoder, and the Samsung Australia sheet text mentions DTS:X audio content in a footnote. Neither is used.7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/soundbars/samsung-hw-s800d-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review lists no DTS:X support as a con and says the bar supports DTS Virtual:X instead.
- Supported audio formats
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, LPCM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Audio list: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, LPCM. Dolby Digital comes from the Dolby 5.1ch entry on the Samsung Canada and UK pages, and Dolby Atmos Music from the Australian sheet. DTS Virtual:X is a sound mode and is not a decoder.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dolby: ATMOS Music, ATMOS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD. The Canada and UK pages add Dolby 5.1ch. LPCM Multi channel.
- Audio formats by connection
Connection Format HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos HDMI ARC Dolby Atmos Network Dolby Atmos - Music file formats
- MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026AV decoding: MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF. The playback route is not stated. The Australian sheet says USB Music Playback No.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Decoding Format: MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF. USB Music Playback No, so the playback route is not stated.
- 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 HDMI (eARC) output to the TV, micro HDMI connector Micro USB 1 SERVICE port for software updates from USB storage, with a micro USB to USB adapter cable that is not supplied DC power 1 DC 19 V input from the external AC/DC adapter - HDMI ARC
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Connectivity: HDMI ARC.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI (eARC) port of the soundbar and to the HDMI IN (ARC) or (eARC) port of the TV.
- HDMI video passthrough
- No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026HDMI In No, 4K Video Pass No.
- Video passthrough modes
- Not available
- HDR passthrough formats
- Not available
- VRR passthrough
- Not available
- ALLM passthrough
- Not available
- HDCP version
- Not available
- Bluetooth audio input
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth and Bluetooth Power On.
- Bluetooth audio codecs
- SBC5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Notes on Bluetooth connection: the Soundbar supports SBC data (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) and needs a device with A2DP.
- Wi-Fi standard
- Not available
- Wi-Fi bands
- Not available
- Built-in Ethernet speed
- Not available
Streaming and control
- Streaming protocols
- AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Connectivity: AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL (Hi-Fi) Connect. Chromecast is Google Cast. Roon Tested is not a protocol and is not stored.
- Built-in microphone
- Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026SpaceFit Sound analyzes the listening space with the Soundbar's microphone.
- Companion apps
- SmartThings5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Connecting via Wi-Fi: the SmartThings app is required.
Sound processing
- Sound modes
- Surround, Game, Standard, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Audio list: Surround sound expansion, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X. The user guide lists Standard as well.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sound Modes: Surround Sound expansion, Game Pro, Standard, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Sound mode button cycles Surround, Game, Standard, Adaptive Sound and DTS Virtual:X.
- Automatic room calibration
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Key features: SpaceFit Sound Pro analyzes your environment and automatically optimizes the audio.
- Room calibration system
- SpaceFit Sound Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Key features: SpaceFit Sound Pro. The user guide calls it SpaceFit Sound.
- Dialogue enhancement
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Audio list: Voice Enhance and Active Voice Amplifier.
- Equalizer controls
- Bass, Treble, Woofer level, 7-band EQ5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Woofer level -12 or -6 to +6, Tone control with Treble and Bass -6 to +6, and a hidden 7 Band EQ at 150 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz with -6 to +6 each, in Standard mode.
- TV speaker integration
- Q-Symphony2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Q-Symphony requires a compatible 2020 to 2024 Samsung TV.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Q-Symphony Yes. Compatible with all 2021 to 2024 Samsung TVs per footnote 3 on this sheet. The US sheet says 2020 to 2024.
Power
- Published networked standby power
- Not available
- Power supply
- Soundbar: external AC/DC adapter with a detachable power cord, DC 19 V input on the bar. Subwoofer: its own AC power cord. Samsung lists free voltage.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Connecting the power: the subwoofer takes a power cord and the soundbar takes an AC/DC adapter with a power cord into its DC 19V port. The Samsung Australia and UK sheets list Free Voltage Yes.
- 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
- Width1,160Height38Depth39.9mm(45.7 × 1.5 × 1.6 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Net Dimension (Main Speaker) (WxHxD) 1160.0 x 38.0 x 39.9 mm. The US sheet gives 45.6 x 1.4 x 1.5 in, which matches only as W x H x D.
- Soundbar weight
- 1,400g(3.1 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Weight: soundbar 3.1 lb. The Samsung Australia sheet gives 1.4 kg.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Net Weight (Main Speaker) 1.4 kg.
- Component dimensions and weight
Component Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (g) Wireless subwoofer 238 240.8 238 6,400 - Package dimensions
- Width1,232Height371Depth294mm(48.5 × 14.6 × 11.6 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Gross Dimension (WxHxD): One Packing 1232.0 x 371.0 x 294.0 mm. The US sheet gives 48.5 x 14.6 x 11.6 in, which matches this size. The Canada page gives 1222 x 359 x 292 mm and the UK page 1232 x 359 x 292 mm for their own packs.
- Package weight
- 11,000g(24.3 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Weight: packaging 24.3 lb, which is 11.02 kg. The Samsung Australia sheet gives 11.0 kg.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/au/audio-devices/soundbar-product-specs/S800D_2024_Retailer_Spec_Sheet1.pdfRead 20 October 2026Gross Weight (One Packing) 11.0 kg.
In the box
- In the box
- Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, AC/DC adapter for the soundbar, Power cords, HDMI to micro HDMI cable, Wall mount guide, Wall mount brackets, Holder screws, Screws (M5 x L55), Screw anchors2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Accessories included in box: soundbar, subwoofer, remote controller, wall mount kit, HDMI cable, power adapter. The parts of the wall mount kit, the power cords and the cable type are from the user guide.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Checking the components: soundbar main unit and subwoofer, remote control (HW-S800D / HW-S801D), AC/DC adapter, power cords for the subwoofer and soundbar, HDMI to micro HDMI cable, wall mount guide, wall mount brackets, holder screws, screws M5 x L55 and screw anchors. The drawing marks quantities that are not clear enough to store.
- Wall mount hardware included
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Accessories included in box: Wall mount kit.
- HDMI cable included
- Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Accessories included in box: HDMI cable. The user guide shows it as an HDMI to micro HDMI cable.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Checking the components lists an HDMI to micro HDMI cable.
General
- Model numbers
- HW-S800D/ZA, HW-S801D/ZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/ultra-slim-3-1-2ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-q-symphony-sku-hw-s800d-zaRead 20 October 2026The Sound Bar Series selector lists HW-S700D/ZA, HW-S800D/ZA and HW-S801D/ZA. HW-S801D/ZA is the white version of this model.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S801D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Samsung US spec sheet for HW-S801D/ZA.
- GTIN / EAN
- 887276823942, 8872768239592Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026UPC CODE 887276823942 for HW-S800D/ZA.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S801D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026UPC CODE 887276823959 for HW-S801D/ZA.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- From $899.991Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/ultra-slim-3-1-2ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-q-symphony-sku-hw-s800d-zaRead 20 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S801D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 20266Reviewtechlicious.com/review/samsung-hw-s800d-ultra-slim-soundbar-reviewRead 20 October 2026
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/ultra-slim-3-1-2ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-q-symphony-sku-hw-s800d-za1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/ultra-slim-3-1-2ch-wireless-dolby-atmos-soundbar-w-q-symphony-sku-hw-s800d-zaRead 20 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 20 October 2026Samsung US spec sheet for HW-S800D/ZA, 2 pages, hosted by a retailer.
- Manual
- org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 20 October 2026Samsung Canada user guide for HW-S800D, HW-S801D, HW-S700D and HW-S701D, 28 pages in English and 28 in French, file dated 2024-04-05. Headings marked HW-S80*D apply to this model.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HW-S800D/ZA | 887276823942 | $899.99 | Black |
| HW-S801D/ZA | 887276823959 | Not available | White |
Sources
We read 9 sources for this soundbar. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S800D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-S801D_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf
- Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartthings
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