The Samsung HW-Q800F soundbar is currently available at a discounted price of $467.99 on Woot, a significant reduction from its usual sale price of $597.99 on Amazon. This limited-time offer is valid for four weeks or until it sells out, with free shipping for Prime members and a $6 fee for others. The HW-Q800F comes with a 90-day Woot limited warranty and boasts a 5.1.2-channel system with Dolby Atmos support.
This soundbar system is designed to deliver immersive audio, even without the need for extra satellite speakers. It features a dedicated center channel that makes dialogue stand out, even in loud scenes, and a subwoofer that provides plenty of rumble for action-heavy scenes. The HW-Q800F also supports a wide range of devices, including HDMI passthrough for 4K at 60Hz with HDR and Dolby Vision, Bluetooth, wifi, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect.
One of the standout features of the HW-Q800F is its compatibility with Samsung TVs, allowing for wireless streaming of Atmos audio without the need for an HDMI cable. The soundbar also comes with built-in voice control through Alexa, although connecting it to Google Assistant requires a bit more effort using Samsung's app.
However, the HW-Q800F does have some limitations. It lacks HDMI 2.1 support and features like VRR, which may be a drawback for those chasing cutting-edge gaming specs. Additionally, the soundbar's Atmos performance, while present, may not match that of more expensive models, and the bass can sometimes sound boomy. Nevertheless, for a clean setup with powerful sound and strong format support, the HW-Q800F offers a lot of premium experience at a mid-range price.
