Samsung HW-Q950T vs Sony HT-A5000 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q950T vs Sony HT-A5000 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-Q950T has a total rating of 8.4 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 Samsung HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 versus 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. The output power is different and equal to 546 (overall) W for the HW-Q950T versus 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000. Only the Sony HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q950T 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 Samsung HW-Q950T has 2/1 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 HW-Q950T received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q950T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q950T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q950T.

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 Samsung HW-Q950T got a rating of 9, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Sony HT-A5000

Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Samsung HW-Q950T