Sony HT-ST5000 vs LG S95QR review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Sony HT-ST5000 vs LG S95QR comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Sony HT-ST5000 was rated 8.6, while the LG S95QR has a rating 8.8.

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 S95QR has 9.1.5. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 800 (overall) versus 520 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 9 out of 10 in our ranking.

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. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-ST5000 versus 2/1 HDMIs in the LG S95QR. As in the HT-ST5000, so in the S95QR there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 9/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Sony HT-ST5000 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 HT-ST5000 was rated 8/10, while the S95QR received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-ST5000 over LG S95QR

Advantages LG S95QR over Sony HT-ST5000