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Samsung HW-Q950A vs Sony HT-A5000
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Samsung HW-Q950A
Sony HT-A5000
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Channels11.1.4
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- HW-Q950A (Black)
- HT-A5000 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q950A
Sony HT-A5000
The Samsung HW-Q950A is better than the Sony HT-A5000. The Samsung is a full 11.1.4 setup with a dedicated subwoofer and discrete satellites. It can reproduce a more extended low-bass, and it has better soundstage, surround, and Atmos performances. There are also more sound enhancement features, like a graphic EQ. However, if you prefer a standalone bar, the Sony is still a decent choice overall.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.4
7.4
Stereo Frequency Response
8.2
7.2
Surround 5.1
8.3
5.4
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.4" (123.0 cm)
47.6" (121.0 cm)
Height
2.8" (7.0 cm)
2.6" (6.6 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.2" (20.9 cm)
N/A
Height
15.8" (40.2 cm)
N/A
Depth
15.9" (40.3 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
4.9" (12.4 cm)
N/A
Height
8.0" (20.2 cm)
N/A
Depth
5.5" (14.0 cm)
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.2
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
11.1.4
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Standard
Sound Field On
Slope
0.30
-0.57
Standard Error
2.65 dB
3.28 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
49.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.1 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Sound Field On
Suggested Bass Setting
2
0
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
0.01
-0.57
Standard Error
2.19 dB
3.28 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
30.4 Hz
49.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.6 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.24 dB
2.98 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.8
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
98.8 dB SPL
92.7 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.35 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.08 dB
1.16 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.27
Center
8.8
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.28
0.23
Std. Err.
2.19 dB
3.52 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
96.6 dB SPL
90.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.17
0.38
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.86
3.33
Surround 5.1
8.3
5.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.36
0.02
Std. Err.
2.92 dB
4.60 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.8 dB SPL
91.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
1.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.31
2.19
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.6
4.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.28
0.31
Std. Err.
4.20 dB
6.58 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.5 dB SPL
77.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.54
2.88
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.03
0.39
Sound Enhancement Features
9.5
7.7
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Yes
Full HDMI In
2
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
9.5
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
76 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
86 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
82 ms
Dolby Digital
65 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
71 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
72 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.7
9.5
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
75 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
86 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
86 ms
Dolby Digital
80 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
77 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
79 ms
ARC
80 ms
Optical
60 ms
Full HDMI In
59 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
7.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
130 ms
Dolby Digital
276 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.5
9.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
Yes
No
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