At just 40 mm deep, this ultra-slim 3.1.2-channel soundbar sacrifices connectivity for form factor. The only audio connection is a single HDMI Mini (Type C) port with eARC support — Samsung includes a Mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable in the box. There is no optical input, no HDMI passthrough, and no analog audio jack. All other media sources must connect directly to your TV, which sends audio back to the soundbar over eARC.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Samsung
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- HW-S800D/ZA
- Category
- Audio Equipment
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI Mini (Type C) | 1 | — | — | HDMI eARC (Mini) | eARC output to TV. Mini-HDMI-to-standard-HDMI cable included. Supports Dolby Atmos. |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 1 | — | — | USB (Service) | For firmware updates only |
Notes & Compatibility
The single Mini HDMI (Type C) socket is an eARC return path, not an input: there is no HDMI passthrough, so every source plugs into the TV and the TV feeds the bar. Samsung supplies a Mini HDMI to standard HDMI cable in the box and it is short; a longer run or a replacement has to be Mini HDMI (Type C) to standard HDMI, which is an uncommon shape on a shop shelf. It goes to the TV’s own eARC port, not to any HDMI input. On a TV that speaks ARC but not eARC the link falls back to compressed Dolby Digital Plus, so lossless Atmos needs eARC at both ends. There is no optical, no analog and no second HDMI, and the USB port is for firmware service only. With a compatible Samsung TV the bar can take Dolby Atmos wirelessly over Wi-Fi, and Q-Symphony plays TV and bar together, which removes the cable altogether.