Sony HT-ST5000 vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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The Sony HT-ST5000 vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-ST5000 was rated 8.6, while the JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input Bluetooth, music service for the HT-ST5000 and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1300X.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-ST5000 has 7.1.2 and BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 800 (overall) versus 1170 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Sony HT-ST5000 for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1300X received 10 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HT-ST5000, so in the BAR 1300X there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-ST5000 at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 1300X was rated 10/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-ST5000 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 8/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Sony HT-ST5000 over JBL BAR 1300X

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Sony HT-ST5000