The LG SN5Y vs Sony HT-A3000 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SN5Y has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 7.6 for HT-A3000.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN5Y has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Sony HT-A3000. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the SN5Y versus 250 (overall) W for the HT-A3000. Only the Sony HT-A3000 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SN5Y got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A3000 7 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the HT-A3000.
Only the Sony HT-A3000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN5Y has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Sony HT-A3000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN5Y received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN5Y. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN5Y. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the HT-A3000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A3000. For multichannel surround LG SN5Y got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-A3000 10 out of 10.