Sony HT-ST5000 vs Sony HT-A5000 review
It makes sense comparing Sony HT-ST5000 vs Sony HT-A5000 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-ST5000 has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 7.8 for HT-A5000.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-ST5000 has 7.1.2 versus 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. The output power is different and equal to 800 (overall) W for the HT-ST5000 versus 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000. Only the Sony HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-ST5000 got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A5000 8 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-ST5000 has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Sony HT-A5000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-ST5000 received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the HT-ST5000. A built-in microphone is present only on the HT-ST5000. Multi-room is only available for the Sony HT-ST5000.
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 Sony HT-ST5000 got a rating of 8, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-ST5000 over Sony HT-A5000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Sony HT-ST5000
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
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
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.6Sony HT-ST5000
- 7.8Sony HT-A5000
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