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Samsung HW-N850 vs Samsung HW-Q80R

    48.27 in
    3.27 in
    Samsung HW-N850 Soundbar
    Samsung HW-N850
      48.23 in
      3.27 in
      Samsung HW-Q80R Soundbar
      Samsung HW-Q80R
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Great sound but front-heavyRead more
      The Samsung HW-N850 is a big soundbar that produces big sound and comes packed with the latest features, including Dolby Atmos.Read more
      Is the Samsung HW-N850 a good alternative to the N950 for those on a budget? Find out in our review.Read more
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      It’s not cheap, but the bang for your buck is mightyRead more
      Samsung Series 8 HW-Q80R (Soundbar): 1 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      Does the Samsung HW-Q80R's lower price justify the lack of wireless rear speakers?Read more
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      User rating
      36
      4.4 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		58 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      47
      4.0 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      General

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Audio output channels5.1.25.1.2
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless

      Connectivity

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
      HDMI ports quantity33
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      Number of HDMI outputs11
      Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
      USByesyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

      Decoders

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Audio formatDolby Atmos
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby TrueHD
      • DTS Digital Surround
      • DTS:X
      Supported audio files
      • AAC
      • AIFF
      • ALAC
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV
      • AAC
      • AIFF
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV

      Audio features

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Frequency range34 - 1700034 - 17000
      RMS rated power35.0 W370.0 W

      Subwoofer

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Subwoofer includedyesyes
      Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
      Subwoofer RMS power28.0 W160.0 W
      Subwoofer width8.01 in8.07 in
      Subwoofer depth15.75 in15.87 in
      Subwoofer height16.36 in15.87 in
      Subwoofer weight21.16 lb21.61 lb

      Design

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Grey
      Built-in displaynono

      Dimensions

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Width48.27 in48.23 in
      Height3.27 in3.27 in
      Depth5.35 in5.39 in
      Weight18.74 lb18.74 lb

      Features

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Game modenoyes

      Power

      Samsung HW-N850Samsung HW-N850
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Power consumption (standby)4.5 W4.5 W

      Pros & Cons

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