Sony HT-ST5000 vs Samsung HW-LST70T review

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It makes sense comparing Sony HT-ST5000 vs Samsung HW-LST70T 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 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input Bluetooth, music service and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.

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 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 800 (overall) W for the HT-ST5000 versus 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Sony HT-ST5000 got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-LST70T 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. 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 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the HT-ST5000 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-ST5000 received a rating of 9/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-ST5000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-ST5000. For multichannel surround Sony HT-ST5000 got a rating of 8, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-ST5000 over Samsung HW-LST70T

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Sony HT-ST5000