Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG S30A Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026)

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 220 W more RMS rated power than the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels (360 W vs 140 W). The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 9 more speakers than the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels (11 vs 2). The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels (2 vs 1). Audio output channels: 2.1 channels on the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels, 5.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026).

Audio output channels
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:140 W
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):360 W
Number of speakers
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:2
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):11
HDMI ports quantity
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:1
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):2
Width
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:720 mm
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):1110.7 mm
Depth
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:80 mm
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):120 mm
Height
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:63 mm
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):60.4 mm
Soundbar weight
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:1.7 kg
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):5.1 kg

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Comparison of S30A, HW-Q800H/XU
78 specifications	A LG S30A Black 2.1 channels Model S30A View product	B Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) Model HW-Q800H/XU View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	140 W	360 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
EqualizerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard, Game Pro
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersDiffers	2	11
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1182 x 404 x 291 mm
Set weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.3 kg
Up-firing speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	720 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	80 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	63 mm	60.4 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.7 kg	5.1 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	22 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	22 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.5 kg	7.2 kg
Brand-specific featuresidentical
LG technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	AI Sound Pro, WOW Interface	Unknown — not stated by the source
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	795 mm	1182 mm
Package depthDiffers	385 mm	291 mm
Package heightDiffers	295 mm	404 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.9 kg	15.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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