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Samsung HW-Q70R vs Samsung HW-Q80R

    39.37 in
    3.94 in
    Samsung HW-Q70R Soundbar
    Samsung HW-Q70R
      48.23 in
      3.27 in
      Samsung HW-Q80R Soundbar
      Samsung HW-Q80R
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      4.3 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
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      User rating
      61
      4.1 out of 5
      61 user ratings
      5 stars
      		47 %
      4 stars
      		22 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      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-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Audio output channels3.1.25.1.2
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
      Recommended usageHome theatreTV

      Connectivity

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
      HDMI ports quantity23
      Number of HDMI inputs12
      Number of HDMI outputs11
      Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

      Decoders

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Audio format
      • DTS 5.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby TrueHD
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby TrueHD
      • DTS Digital Surround
      • DTS:X
      Supported audio files
      • AAC
      • ALAC
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV
      • AAC
      • AIFF
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV

      Audio features

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Frequency range34 - 2000034 - 17000
      RMS rated power330.0 W370.0 W

      Subwoofer

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Subwoofer includedyesyes
      Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
      Subwoofer RMS power160.0 W160.0 W
      Subwoofer width8.07 in8.07 in
      Subwoofer depth15.87 in15.87 in
      Subwoofer height15.87 in15.87 in
      Subwoofer weight21.61 lb21.61 lb

      Design

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Grey
      Built-in displaynono

      Dimensions

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Width39.37 in48.23 in
      Height3.94 in3.27 in
      Depth2.32 in5.39 in
      Weight7.94 lb18.74 lb

      Features

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Game modeyesyes

      Power

      Samsung HW-Q70RSamsung HW-Q70R
      Samsung HW-Q80RSamsung HW-Q80R
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W4.5 W

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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