Samsung HW-S801D vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6
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Choosing between the Samsung HW-S801D and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6? 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 leads in value, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Samsung HW-S801D may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 4 scored dimensions. The Samsung HW-S801D makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
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) | 330W | 350W |
| Driver Count | 10 | 5 |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Included | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast | No | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | No | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Room Calibration | SpaceFit Sound Pro | Sound Field Optimization |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| App Control | SmartThings | Sony Home Entertainment Connect |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Driver Count: Samsung HW-S801D at 10 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 at 5
- Total Power (RMS): Samsung HW-S801D at 330W vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 at 350W
- DTS:X: Samsung HW-S801D at No vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 at Yes
- DTS Virtual:X: Samsung HW-S801D at Yes vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 at No
- Wireless Surround Support: Samsung HW-S801D at Yes vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 at No
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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