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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Physical Inputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Sony HT-ST5000 vs Samsung HW-Q70T

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Products

Sony HT-ST5000
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Channels
7.1.2
Channels
3.1.2

Variants

  • HT-ST5000 (Black)
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Sony HT-ST5000

Samsung HW-Q70T

The Sony HT-ST5000 is a bit better for mixed usage than the Samsung HW-Q70T. The Sony is a 7.1.2 setup that's better built. It has better soundstage, surround, and Atmos performances, and there are even more wireless playback options to choose from. That said, the 3.1.2 Samsung gets louder with less compression at max volume.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.7
7.5

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - sub
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - satellites
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

46.5" (118.0 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)

Height  

3.2" (8.1 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)

Depth  

5.6" (14.3 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

9.8" (25.0 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.3 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)

Depth  

16.7" (42.3 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on back)
Universal (holes on underside)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Passive Radiator
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build quality photo  

Sony HT-ST5000 Build quality photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Sony HT-ST5000 In The Box photo
Samsung HW-Q70T 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
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.1
7.9

Stereo Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Stereo Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.82
-0.22

Std. Err. 
 

3.35 dB
2.25 dB

Channels 
 

7.1.2
3.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

31.7 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.1
7.9

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

8
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
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Slope 
 

-0.82
-0.22

Std. Err. 
 

3.35 dB
2.25 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

31.7 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.53 dB
2.84 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.3
7.9

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.5 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.35 dB
1.88 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

6.4
7.8

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.33
0.38

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

4.14
1.97
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Center 
 

8.2
8.2

Center Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Center Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.15
0.22

Std. Err. 
 

2.99 dB
3.33 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.4 dB SPL
92.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.76
0.37

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

5.53
1.78
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Surround 5.1 
 

5.7
4.1

Surround Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Surround Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-0.97
-0.95

Std. Err. 
 

4.01 dB
3.30 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.8 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.30
0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.50
1.62

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.8
4.8

Height Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Height Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.90
1.35

Std. Err. 
 

3.97 dB
7.73 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

78.3 dB SPL
86.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

2.25
0.70

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.00
1.21
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

5.6
5.5

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs bar photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs bar photo 2
Samsung HW-Q70T 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 
 

3
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
No

Ethernet 
 

1
No
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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
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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
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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes
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Latency 
 

7.4
9.7

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

72 ms
-1 ms

Optical 
 

64 ms
-10 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

107 ms
-30 ms

Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
8.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No
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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
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical controls satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Sony HT-ST5000 Interface photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Sony HT-ST5000 Controls photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Controls photo
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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Sony HT-ST5000 Remote photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

App 
 

App image  

Sony HT-ST5000 App image
Samsung HW-Q70T App image

App Name  

Sony Music Center
Samsung SmartThings

iOS  

Yes
Yes

Android  

Yes
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All
Some

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Standby
Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes
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