Sony HT-A5000 vs Samsung Q990B review
Sony HT-A5000 vs Samsung Q990B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-A5000 has a total rating of 7.8 out of 10 versus 9.8 for Q990B.
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 11.1.4 for the Samsung Q990B. The output power is different and equal to 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000 versus 656 (overall) W for the Q990B. 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 Q990B 10 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-A5000 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/1 of the Samsung Q990B. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-A5000 received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Q990B. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q990B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Samsung Q990B
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages Samsung Q990B over Sony HT-A5000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.8Sony HT-A5000
- 9.8Samsung Q990B
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