LG SN6Y vs Sony HT-A5000 review

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LG SN6Y vs Sony HT-A5000 review

LG SN6Y
vs
Sony HT-A5000

It makes sense comparing LG SN6Y vs Sony HT-A5000 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN6Y has a total rating of 6.2 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 LG SN6Y has 3.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the SN6Y versus 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000. Only the Sony HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SN6Y got our rating of 7 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. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN6Y received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN6Y. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN6Y. 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 LG SN6Y got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN6Y over Sony HT-A5000

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • App control
  • Microphone

Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over LG SN6Y

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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