LG SP7R vs Sony HT-A5000 review
It makes sense comparing LG SP7R vs Sony HT-A5000 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SP7R 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 LG SP7R has 7.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. The output power is different and equal to 580 (overall) W for the SP7R versus 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000. Only the Sony HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 8 rating of 10 for their 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, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.
Features
Compared soundbars have no app control. 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 LG SP7R got a rating of 6, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.
Advantages LG SP7R over Sony HT-A5000
- Separate subwoofer in package
Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over LG SP7R
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5LG SP7R
- 7.8Sony HT-A5000
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