Sony HT-A5000 vs Samsung HW-A550 review

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The Sony HT-A5000 vs Samsung HW-A550 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HT-A5000 has a total rating of 7.8 out of 10 versus 4.6 for HW-A550.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A550. The output power is different and equal to 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000 versus 410 (overall) W for the HW-A550. Only the Sony HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-A5000 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A550 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the HT-A5000.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-A5000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the HT-A5000 received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-A5000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A5000. For multichannel surround Sony HT-A5000 got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A550 6 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Samsung HW-A550

Advantages Samsung HW-A550 over Sony HT-A5000