Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q800H/ZA 5.1.2 ch with Subwoofer (2026) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(49 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 49 reviews
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q800H/ZA 5.1.2 ch with Subwoofer (2026) - Black
Customer Rating
4
Excellent speaker
on April 18, 2026
Posted by: Mombosuthu
from Marietta
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Q800H speaker are excellent speakers. The sound is very clear. Despite it's small size, the sub produces great bass. You do need the samsung smart things app to get them most out of the speakers. The various adjustments like the space fit pro, and sound elevation do make a huge difference. The 2 cons I have noticed, is a not enough speakers in the front of sound bar and lack of surround rear speakers that hinders it from delivery complete surround sound. This will be great for a small apartment or bedroom.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Easy to setup and Great Sound
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: joe107
from Murfreesboro
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Setup:
I love how easy this was to setup, the wireless subwoofer paired without me having to do anything other than plug it in. HDMI ARC works great, bluetooth and AirPlay are always live which is awesome you because many soundbars need to be turned on for this to work. The Samsung app makes it easy to change settings without fiddling with the included remote. I also had the advantage of pairing it with a Samsung TV, so I can change the sound mode right from the TV options since they communicate well together.
I love how easy this was to setup, the wireless subwoofer paired without me having to do anything other than plug it in. HDMI ARC works great, bluetooth and AirPlay are always live which is awesome you because many soundbars need to be turned on for this to work. The Samsung app makes it easy to change settings without fiddling with the included remote. I also had the advantage of pairing it with a Samsung TV, so I can change the sound mode right from the TV options since they communicate well together.
Sound:
Great soundstage, I watched Top Gun Maverick and Queen in Dolby Atmos to get a good idea of the performance. I will say it does provide excellent sound in most cases, but if I had to nitpick music sounds better on other brands I have tried. The Atmos and surround effect from a single bar is pretty good, I have a large open room and no matter where you are sitting/standing it sounds the same.
Great soundstage, I watched Top Gun Maverick and Queen in Dolby Atmos to get a good idea of the performance. I will say it does provide excellent sound in most cases, but if I had to nitpick music sounds better on other brands I have tried. The Atmos and surround effect from a single bar is pretty good, I have a large open room and no matter where you are sitting/standing it sounds the same.
Overall:
Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a simple all in one solution to improve their TV and Movie watching experience without bulky speakers, subwoofer, receiver, etc. I am only going to 4 stars because it should have 120hz HDMI pass through instead of 60hz in 2026, and its airplay music processing could be improved.
Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a simple all in one solution to improve their TV and Movie watching experience without bulky speakers, subwoofer, receiver, etc. I am only going to 4 stars because it should have 120hz HDMI pass through instead of 60hz in 2026, and its airplay music processing could be improved.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Great Sound Out Of The Box
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: chrisw0830
from Leander
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Installed the Q800H on my Samsung 75" QLED TV set. Went from closed box to up and running is about 30 minutes total, including configuration (Samsung Sound App, SmartThings, Q-Symphony, ...). I set it up for AI Sound Mode, which shows up on the sound bar apps but still only shows Adaptive Sound on the TV. Dolby Atmos support auto-configured as well, but took a little bit of searching through menus to confirm. You'll find that the apps (Samsung Sound and SmartThings) give you the most flexibility for fine tuning settings. Further, Samsung Sound allows the most playback options and easiest integration with 3rd party apps.
The sound is impressively clear and detailed, both at lower and higher volumes. It's consistent and adapts automatically from movies to videos to regular TV and apps. The subwoofer is small and packs an impressive punch for its size. The bass is full and there when expected with firm and clear tones that are well-balanced, not overpowering everything else.
Visually, the sound bar easily blends in with the rest of the TV and other components via a minimalist, black form factor. The subwoofer tucks away easily to the side and is very unobtrusive. Unless you were actively looking for them, you wouldn't really notice them at all. But turn up the volume, and their presence is immediately felt.
Overall, I highly recommend this one. 90% plus of setup is amazingly simple. And the quality of the sound at any level is on par with most any home audio system.
Nicely done, Samsung!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Superb Sound!
on May 1, 2026
Posted by: Jasonlfranklin1978
from Cibolo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a different sound system from 2022 so I was leary about trying this one. I can tell you it far out performs my previous one and it was incredibly easy to install. I love that it has a screen to tell you what its doing and the fact that it connects with Alexa and the Samsung sound app. Turns out I was missing so much sound and I had no idea. My car shows are far different now and don't even get me started on NFL. I feel like im actually a part of the game with sound all around me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Big sound
on May 7, 2026
Posted by: RChris60
from Baldwin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was in the market in replacing my old soundbar of 8 years. I came across the Samsung HW-Q800H and it was the best choice I’ve made.
In my current set it up I have it in my master bed room. I don’t need to have the volume up past 20 because the soundbar and subwoofer fills the room with clear highs and a balance bass. Set up is easy with following the instructions in the box. With the supported app you’re able to customize the audio further. You can customize with the remote it came with but at lot better experience with the app. With the soundbar I’m able to stream my music to it without having the TV on. The design of the sound bar is slick and modern. It feels like it’s built to last with its metal shell and blends seamless with my tv and if you have the supported Tv you can unlock symphony which adds to the immersion.
Overall if your looking for a slick low profile sound bar and with high quality drivers, look no further than the HW-Q800h.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
4
Solid speakers with little effort
on May 8, 2026
Posted by: insidersjimmy
from Long Island City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung HW-Q800H was purchased for my Frame TV and it performs much better than the original speakers. The allure of the TV is having it blend into the background. The soundbar has a low profile, and the subwoofer has a clean look. Since it is wireless, it can be hidden next to my couch while still improving the sound quality. As for the sound, it has crisper sound. The dialogue comes through well but it requires upping the volume to really hear the benefiits. The bass is decent despite the size and the soundstage is solid given how compact everything is.
The setup was simple with HDMI, and the wireless subwoofer pairs seamlessly without any hassle or any special setup besides plugging in. Hooking it up to my ONN TV was straightfoward as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Be liken it
on May 9, 2026
Posted by: Morris
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] thank you Samsung for making this cute Symphony sound
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Easy and powerful
on May 13, 2026
Posted by: sherrymcgovern
from Bloomfield
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the HW-Q800H and I found it has very powerful and clear sound. It was a breeze to get set up. I'm not the most experienced with technology as I usually have someone set things up for me, but this wasn't daunting at all. It was really just two power cables and a HDMI cable going to the TV. Once I had the app on my phone, I was all set up. It took me about 15 minutes to get everything going and enjoying it. I noticed I can hear voices clearer than before with the inbuilt speakers on my TV. The left and right side audio isn't the most distinct but it's very good for one bar just below my tv. I didn't need to mess with the settings in the app, it sounded okay to me out the box.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders