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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. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  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. Inputs/Outputs - 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-Q900A

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Products

Sony HT-ST5000
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Channels
7.1.2
Channels
7.1.2

Variants

  • HT-ST5000 (Black)
  • HW-Q900A (Black)

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Sony HT-ST5000

Samsung HW-Q900A

The Samsung HW-Q900A is better than the Sony HT-ST5000. The Samsung gets louder, and it has better center and surround performances. It has built-in voice assistant support and more sound enhancement features, like room correction and a graphic EQ. That said, the Sony is better-built.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.7
8.3

Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.3
8.6

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q900A Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q900A Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Passive Radiator
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q900A Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q900A Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

46.5" (118.0 cm)
48.4" (123.0 cm)

Height  

3.2" (8.1 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)

Depth  

5.6" (14.3 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q900A Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

9.8" (25.0 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.3 cm)
15.8" (40.2 cm)

Depth  

16.7" (42.3 cm)
15.9" (40.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q900A Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q900A Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Samsung HW-Q900A Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build quality photo  

Sony HT-ST5000 Build quality photo
Samsung HW-Q900A Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Sony HT-ST5000 In The Box photo
Samsung HW-Q900A In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

N/A
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on back)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Passive Radiator
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.1
8.2

Stereo Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Stereo Setup
Samsung HW-Q900A Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.82
0.51

Std. Err. 
 

3.35 dB
2.75 dB

Channels 
 

7.1.2
7.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

31.7 Hz
33.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.3 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.1
8.5

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

8
3

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
0

Slope 
 

-0.82
0.08

Std. Err. 
 

3.35 dB
2.13 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

31.7 Hz
30.0 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.3 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.53 dB
2.07 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.3
8.6

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.5 dB SPL
98.3 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.35 dB
1.19 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

6.4
8.2

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.33
0.25

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

4.14
1.36
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Center 
 

8.2
8.7

Center Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Center Setup
Samsung HW-Q900A Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.15
0.36

Std. Err. 
 

2.99 dB
2.29 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.4 dB SPL
95.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.76
0.18

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

5.53
0.88
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Surround 5.1 
 

5.7
6.0

Surround Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Surround Setup
Samsung HW-Q900A Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.97
0.18

Std. Err. 
 

4.01 dB
4.00 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.8 dB SPL
89.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.30
0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.50
1.89

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.8
5.8

Height Setup  

Sony HT-ST5000 Height Setup
Samsung HW-Q900A Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

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

Slope 
 

-0.90
0.71

Std. Err. 
 

3.97 dB
5.06 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

78.3 dB SPL
87.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

2.25
0.73

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.00
1.12
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

5.6
9.5

Room Correction 
 

No
Yes

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Samsung HW-Q900A Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Samsung HW-Q900A Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

Full HDMI In 
 

3
2

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
No

Ethernet 
 

1
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

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
8.3

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

72 ms
49 ms

Optical 
 

64 ms
19 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

107 ms
-66 ms
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Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
9.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
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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

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 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

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Sony HT-ST5000 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-Q900A Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Sony HT-ST5000 Controls photo
Samsung HW-Q900A Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Sony HT-ST5000 Remote photo
Samsung HW-Q900A Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

Yes
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App 
 

App image  

Sony HT-ST5000 App image

App Name  

Sony Music Center

iOS  

Yes

Android  

Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Standby

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
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