Samsung HW-S40T vs Sony HT-A5000 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-S40T vs Sony HT-A5000 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-S40T has a total rating of 5 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-S40T has 2.0 versus 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HW-S40T versus 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-S40T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A5000 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the HT-A5000.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-A5000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-S40T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Sony HT-A5000. Only the HT-A5000 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-S40T received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-S40T. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-A5000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A5000. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-S40T got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Sony HT-A5000

Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Samsung HW-S40T