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Samsung HW-Q80R vs Sony HT-ST5000
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Samsung HW-Q80R
Sony HT-ST5000
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Channels5.1.2
Channels7.1.2
Variants
- HW-Q80R
- HT-ST5000 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q80R
Sony HT-ST5000
The Samsung HW-Q80R is a better soundbar setup than the Sony HT-ST5000, even though it has fewer channels. It sounds better-balanced, has better Atmos performance, and has fewer issues with compression and distortion. That said, the Sony's surround performance is just as good, even though it doesn't come with dedicated rear speakers. So if you're tight on space, the Sony might be a better option.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.1
7.7
Stereo Frequency Response
8.5
8.1
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.3" (122.7 cm)
46.5" (118.0 cm)
Height
3.1" (8.0 cm)
3.2" (8.1 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.6" (14.3 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
9.8" (25.0 cm)
Height
15.9" (40.4 cm)
15.9" (40.3 cm)
Depth
15.7" (39.8 cm)
16.7" (42.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on back)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Passive Radiator
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.5
8.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.52
-0.82
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
3.35 dB
Channels
5.1.2
7.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
26.3 Hz
31.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.5
8.1
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
8
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
-0.52
-0.82
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
3.35 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
26.3 Hz
31.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.35 dB
2.53 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
7.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
100.4 dB SPL
92.5 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.06 dB
2.35 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
6.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.16
1.33
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.34
4.14
Center
8.8
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.32
-0.15
Std. Err.
2.38 dB
2.99 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.8 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.76
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.05
5.53
Surround 5.1
5.1
5.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.84
-0.97
Std. Err.
6.72 dB
4.01 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.4 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
1.30
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.47
3.50
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.1
5.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.10
-0.90
Std. Err.
4.79 dB
3.97 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.7 dB SPL
78.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.32
2.25
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.91
1.00
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
5.6
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
2
3
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
1
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
10
eARC
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
7.3
7.4
Latency Video
ARC
85 ms
72 ms
Optical
67 ms
64 ms
Full HDMI In
89 ms
107 ms
Wireless Playback
8.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
Sony Music Center
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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