Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut vs Samsung HW-S801D
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Choosing between the Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut and Samsung HW-S801D? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut scores higher in value. The Samsung HW-S801D leads in form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
These two Soundbar options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Samsung HW-S801D is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 4 scored dimensions. The Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 3.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total Power (RMS) | 185W | 330W |
| Driver Count | 9 | 10 |
| Freq Response Low | 43Hz | — |
| Freq Response High | 20000Hz | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | Yes | No |
| Wireless Sub Included | No | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| AirPlay 2 | No | Yes |
| Chromecast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Room Calibration | Klipsch Connect | SpaceFit Sound Pro |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| App Control | Klipsch Connect | SmartThings |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Total Power (RMS): Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut at 185W vs Samsung HW-S801D at 330W
- Driver Count: Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut at 9 vs Samsung HW-S801D at 10
- BT Version: Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut at 5.3 vs Samsung HW-S801D at 5.2
- Freq Response Low: Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut at 43Hz vs Samsung HW-S801D at —. Determines how much bass a speaker handles on its own versus relying on a subwoofer for low-end support.
- Freq Response High: Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Walnut at 20000Hz vs Samsung HW-S801D at —
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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