TCL Q75H 5.1.2 Soundbar vs Samsung HW-Q800D Soundbar

Both are 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos bars with a wireless subwoofer, but they suit different rooms and TVs. The Samsung HW-Q800D is the stronger all-round pick: it adds Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding, Q-Symphony with Samsung TVs, AirPlay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect, and a bigger 8-inch sub. The TCL Q75H counters with a second HDMI input, USB playback, DTS Virtual:X and Ray Danz acoustic reflectors that widen the stage without rear speakers. Owners rate the Samsung higher (4.6 from 319 ratings vs 4.3 from 64), and its app and voice control are more mature.

• Choose the TCL Q75H if you need a second HDMI input for a console or streamer, want USB music playback, or have a smaller room where the wider virtual stage matters more than smart-TV integration.
• Choose the Samsung HW-Q800D if you own a Samsung TV for Q-Symphony, want AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built in, or want the deeper bass and higher owner rating.