Compare Samsung Q800F vs Marshall Heston 60

Samsung Q800F

One owner found day-to-day operation a little complicated.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Day-to-day operation is mostly easy thanks to intuitive controls and a well-organized app, though app delays and bugs can interrupt the experience.

8 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

The wired connection set is capable, but the single HDMI input can be limiting for systems with several source devices.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

The analog input and sub output make the Heston 60 unusually flexible for a compact bar, including turntable use and third-party subwoofers.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Samsung TV integration is a major strength. Q-Symphony is repeatedly described as easy to use and capable of making the presentation larger, richer, and more theater-like.

12 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

The Heston 60 works well as a compact one-box TV solution, but its home-theater ecosystem is less expandable than rivals because rear channels are not supported.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Lip sync is excellent over HDMI eARC, with very low latency and no distracting dialogue synchronization problems reported in testing.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

A/V sync is adjustable in the app, but one tester had to correct the delay manually at the start of a movie.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Remote operation is a standout for ease of use: the included remote is repeatedly described as straightforward, elegant, and convenient, with TV-remote control further simplifying daily use.

5 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Remote-free control divides opinion. TV-remote and app control are convenient for many users, but several testers still wanted a dedicated physical remote.

6 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

SpaceFit room calibration is consistently praised for adapting output to room acoustics and reducing the need for manual tuning.

4 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Room calibration is inconsistent: it made the soundstage more immediate in one room and produced a clear improvement in another, but made no audible difference in a third.

3 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Samsung Q800F

HDMI eARC is usually a simple, convenient one-cable path that works well with TV controls. One owner reported a serious eARC failure after months of use, pulling the overall picture down.

5 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

HDMI eARC makes basic TV use convenient, including volume control from the television’s existing remote.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

The subwoofer normally pairs automatically and works seamlessly right out of the box. One owner later experienced a complete subwoofer connection failure, creating a notable reliability caveat.

5 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Wireless subwoofer linking can be easy and stable once established, but some setups experienced initial pairing friction. Marshall’s broader speakers also do not integrate with the soundbar as a unified ecosystem.

4 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Optional rear speakers expand the system effectively, but each rear needs its own power outlet, which can complicate placement.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Rear-speaker expansion is a clear weakness: there are no matching rear channels, so owners cannot build the same kind of wraparound system available from Sonos and some other rivals.

4 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Atmos height effects are usually impressive, with strong overhead cues and convincing vertical scale in favorable rooms. Results are room-dependent, and one owner found Atmos effects almost imperceptible.

9 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Atmos height performance is the most divisive part of the sound. Some tests heard convincing overhead motion and surprising vertical reach, while others found height effects limited and short of truly enveloping.

11 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Samsung Q800F

The overall product is widely recommended for its sound, compact design, features, and easy integration. Negative outliers center on disappointing bass, returns, and a few serious reliability failures.

27 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

The Heston 60 earns strong overall praise as a stylish, compact and capable soundbar. Its premium price, software quirks and limited expansion keep it from being an automatic choice for everyone.

12 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

AirPlay use is easy and well integrated; one owner specifically liked being able to add the system alongside HomeKit.

3 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

AirPlay playback is straightforward and, where directly tested, reliable and good-sounding.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Chromecast is part of a wireless streaming setup that reviewers describe as straightforward and well equipped.

2 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Google Cast is generally a strong high-quality streaming route, though one tester encountered a source-specific low-volume quirk.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Gaming passthrough is the major weak spot: the HDMI input tops out at 4K/60Hz, and multiple sources wanted 120Hz support.

4 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

There is no HDMI passthrough for consoles or other HDMI-reliant devices, so gaming setups may lose a convenient connection path.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Tonal balance is widely praised as clean, controlled, and accurate, with strong mids and vocals. A mild sharpness in the treble at higher volumes is the main caveat.

6 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Tonal balance is generally strong, with clear mids and detailed highs, but some listening exposed a bass-to-midrange gap or sharper, more sibilant treble in Atmos music.

6 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

The compact subwoofer is praised by experts and several owners for strong, smooth output and easy placement. Customer feedback is sharply divided, though, with complaints ranging from weak bass to overwhelming bass.

12 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

The Heston 60 has enough bass to work well alone, while the optional Heston Sub 200 adds deeper cinematic impact. The matching sub is useful but expensive, and a few testers wanted even more power.

9 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Fine detail retrieval is excellent, with subtle percussion, background artifacts, and small musical textures remaining clear and well placed.

2 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Fine details come through clearly, helping subtle effects, textures and small soundtrack cues remain audible in busy scenes.

2 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

High-volume clarity is generally strong, with very little loss of definition at maximum output. One source did note that treble can become slightly sharp when pushed.

2 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

The Heston 60 generally stays controlled at high volume, but one Bluetooth music test produced audible distortion and muddiness.

3 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Samsung Q800F

Dynamic headroom is excellent, combining strong impact and room-shaking output with little compression or clarity loss.

3 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Dynamic range is strong, with smooth transitions from quiet dialogue to loud action and plenty of headroom for big moments.

2 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

The Q800F works especially well where space is limited thanks to its low-profile bar, compact subwoofer, and space-conscious design. Moderate Bass mode adds another option when the sub cannot be accommodated.

5 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

This is particularly well suited to small and medium rooms, where its compact footprint still produces surprisingly full, powerful sound.

12 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Output is a clear strength: reviewers describe room-filling, even room-shaking volume, with enough headroom for medium and large living rooms.

6 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

For its size, the bar gets impressively loud and can fill small or medium rooms with substantial output.

4 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Sound adjustment options are extensive, but outcomes vary. The controls and EQ are flexible, yet two owners could not tune the system to fix the sound balance they disliked.

3 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

The five-band EQ and mode-specific tuning give useful control over tonal balance and let owners work around some of the preset limitations.

3 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

SmartThings is generally praised as responsive, logically laid out, and easy to navigate. One owner still found Samsung’s broader software experience annoyingly overcomplicated.

4 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

The Marshall app is capable but inconsistent. Some testers found it stable and responsive, while others hit pairing failures, slow reconnects, loading delays, freezes, and small bugs.

7 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Samsung Q800F

Wi-Fi streaming is described as straightforward and well stocked with streaming options, with no usability complaints in the scored accounts.

2 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Wi-Fi streaming is generally easy and dependable, especially with direct services, though individual casting paths can behave differently.

2 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Music performance is consistently excellent, with strong results on both Atmos mixes and ordinary stereo tracks. Reviewers praise natural vocals, punchy bass, separation, and enjoyable Adaptive-mode playback.

4 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Music performance is a standout strength, with strong energy, clear vocals and engaging instrument separation. Spatial mixes tend to fare better than plain stereo in the most critical listening.

9 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

The smart-feature suite is unusually rich, including adaptive processing, streaming integrations, and Samsung ecosystem features. Owners also responded positively to Adaptive mode and AirPlay/HomeKit integration.

6 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

A strong mix of connectivity, streaming options, room tuning and app controls gives the Heston 60 more flexibility than a basic TV-only soundbar.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Bluetooth is part of a wireless connection set reviewers consider comprehensive and sufficient for most users, though these comments focus on availability and convenience rather than long-range stress testing.

2 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Bluetooth phone hookup is easy and adds a convenient alternative to Wi-Fi and wired playback.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Physical controls on the bar are simple, accessible, and useful for quick adjustments without reaching for the remote.

3 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

The top-panel controls are tactile, clearly labeled and intuitive, giving useful access to core functions without opening the app.

4 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Voice-assistant integration works, but setup is not entirely polished; Google Home configuration was specifically described as a little clunky.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

There is no built-in voice assistant. Some testers see that as a minor omission, while others simply consider it something to know before buying.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Voices come through cleanly and distinctly, from regular TV speech to music vocals. Owners repeatedly describe speech as easy to hear without excessive volume.

4 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Voices are clean and natural, with music vocals in particular described as smooth, detailed and highly intelligible.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Stereo imaging is mixed. The bar can sound wider than its chassis, but channel separation trails dedicated stereo speakers and some listeners found left/right placement or Adaptive-mode panning less defined.

4 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Spatial positioning and imaging are precise, with movement across the screen and individual elements placed clearly within the soundstage.

2 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Bass is the most polarizing trait. Experts often praise it as deep, agile, controlled, and room-shaking, but several owners call it weak while another found the subwoofer overpowering and difficult to tame.

12 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Bass is one of the Heston 60’s biggest surprises, with unusually strong punch and weight for such a small bar. Deep sub-bass still benefits from an added subwoofer.

13 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

The up-firing drivers create a strong sense of height in several tests, though one test source considered the effect merely passable compared with real overhead speakers.

3 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

The Heston 60 can create useful vertical scale, but height is less consistent and less expansive than its impressive horizontal width.

2 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Samsung Q800F

Low-volume performance is mostly good, with owners reporting clear, room-filling sound without needing extreme volume. One listener, however, found the system only became immersive after it was already too loud.

3 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Voice mode helps keep speech intelligible at lower listening levels or in tricky rooms without requiring high overall volume.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Format support is broad and includes major immersive options such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, contributing to the Q800F’s strong home-theater feature set.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X is a meaningful strength, especially against compact rivals that omit DTS:X.

4 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Dialogue is one of the Q800F’s most consistent strengths, described as crisp, pristine, accurately reproduced, and easy to follow even in busy scenes.

6 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Dialogue is usually crisp, well separated and easy to follow, even in dense action. A few tests found speech could become muddied when background activity became especially busy.

10 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Virtual surround can create a convincing sense of space, but it remains front-led without dedicated rears. Some listeners find it acceptable or immersive, while one owner found the surround effect nearly invisible and another said rear speakers were necessary.

9 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Horizontal width and motion are often excellent, but full wraparound immersion is inconsistent. Without rear speakers or dedicated height channels, some listeners still hear the action as coming mainly from the front.

12 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Samsung Q800F

Overall sound quality is very strong across most sources, with frequent praise for clarity, scale, bass, dialogue, and musicality. A small number of owners found the presentation less rich than expected or little better than TV speakers.

24 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Overall sound quality is consistently strong, especially for a compact bar, with punchy bass, clear mids and convincing scale for movies and music.

14 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

The HDMI input is useful for simplifying source cabling, but video passthrough is capped at 4K/60Hz. That makes it adequate for many setups but a poor fit for gamers who want 4K/120Hz through the bar.

5 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

The lack of HDMI passthrough is a recurring practical limitation for owners who want to connect source devices through the soundbar.

2 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Value is strongest at discounted prices, where several reviewers call the package excellent or strong value. A few owners felt it was not worth MSRP, especially when bass disappointed or reliability failed.

11 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Value is the toughest tradeoff. The Heston 60 feels premium and some testers think it earns the price, but many note that cheaper compact rivals or full soundbar-and-sub packages can cost less.

14 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Spotify Connect earns positive marks for simple streaming and seamless handoff between listening locations.

3 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Spotify Connect is a reliable, great-sounding direct streaming option and avoids some of the quirks seen with other casting paths.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Wall mounting is well supported with an included kit that forms part of a notably complete in-box package.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

Wall mounting is unusually thoughtful, with reversible magnetic branding and controls plus compact proportions that keep the installation neat.

5 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Setup is consistently excellent. Reviewers and owners repeatedly describe plug-and-play installation, automatic subwoofer pairing, and easy HDMI eARC connection.

8 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Basic setup is one of the easiest parts of ownership: HDMI hookup is quick, and most testers were up and running with little effort.

6 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

The compact subwoofer and clean metal styling are well liked, while the main black bar is more understated than striking. Overall, the system looks polished but not especially distinctive.

5 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Design is a major selling point. The amp-inspired grille, gold accents, cream option and magnetic details make this one of the most distinctive compact soundbars around.

19 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Fit is generally excellent: the bar is low enough to sit under most screens and the cube-shaped sub is easy to place. The bar’s width can still be awkward between the feet of some 65-inch TVs.

10 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

The 73cm-wide chassis works especially well with smaller TVs and narrow stands, while remaining easy to wall mount. It can look undersized beneath very large screens.

7 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Build quality is consistently strong, with sturdy metal-heavy construction, a solid feel, and multiple comments that the system looks built to last rather than cheap or plasticky.

5 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

Build quality matches the premium styling, with solid construction, tight finish and a durable feel that several testers ranked among the best in the compact class.

6 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

Reliability feedback is concerning despite one owner reporting perfect operation. Other customers describe eARC failure, wireless TV or subwoofer dropouts, and even a unit that failed after one day.

4 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

One owner had a poor support experience: a lengthy Samsung support session produced only a temporary fix before the connection problem returned.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

Broad Bluetooth codec support adds flexibility and helps the Heston 60 stand out from more limited compact rivals.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

Bluetooth playback was reliable in direct testing, though one separate Bluetooth music test also exposed some muddiness that was scored under distortion rather than connection stability.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

The physical buttons are simple, responsive and effective, even if some testers miss the larger Heston 120’s knobs.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

Cable management is mixed: the rear cover can keep ports and wiring tidy on a stand, but one wall-mounted setup left the power and TV cables awkwardly exposed.

2 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

Complex soundtracks stay impressively unified, with effects and voices presented as parts of one coherent performance rather than disconnected elements.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Google integration is usable but not seamless, with Google Home setup called somewhat clunky.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

HDMI gaming support falls short for high-refresh-rate players because 4K/120Hz passthrough is missing.

4 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

An HDMI cable is included, adding convenience for buyers planning a wired TV connection.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

The optical input contributes to a connection set judged sufficient for most users, though it was not singled out for deeper performance testing.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

One owner valued that the system can be set up and managed offline, avoiding a Samsung account, network connection, and the tracking concerns that came with them.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

The front display is easy to read and useful for quick feedback, though its information is fairly basic.

2 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

Repairable and replaceable parts are a genuine long-term strength, giving the Heston 60 a stronger durability and sustainability story than many sealed soundbars.

6 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

TV connection stability is mixed. Several owners report seamless Samsung-TV pairing and perfect operation, while others experienced an eARC quirk or complete wireless connection failures after months of use.

5 supporting reviews · Mixed evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

At roughly six pounds, the Heston 60 is light enough to reposition or mount without much hassle.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Samsung Q800F

Gaming performance itself is good, with low latency and a useful Game Mode Pro. The experience is held back mainly by the separate 4K/120Hz passthrough limitation.

2 supporting reviews

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

One owner found the optional Samsung rear-speaker kit transformed the system into a much more powerful, convincing full home-theater setup.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence

Marshall Heston 60

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Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

Sound elevation can be remarkably convincing for a compact bar, with several tests hearing clear overhead movement, though the effect varies by room and content.

3 supporting reviews

Samsung Q800F

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Marshall Heston 60

The USB-C port is of limited appeal in this compact setup; one tester was unsure what practical use it offered.

1 supporting review · Limited evidence