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Sony HT-ST5000 vs Samsung HW-Q950T
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Sony HT-ST5000
Samsung HW-Q950T
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Channels7.1.2
Channels9.1.4
Variants
- HT-ST5000 (Black)
- HW-Q950T (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-ST5000
Samsung HW-Q950T
The Samsung HW-Q950T is a better soundbar than the Sony HT-ST5000. The Samsung is a 9.1.4 setup that comes with dedicated satellite speakers and offers a better surrounds performance. It gets louder than the Sony, and it also comes with built-in Alexa voice assistant support. Also, it's more customizable thanks to its graphic EQ, presets, and bass and treble adjustments. That said, the 7.1.2 Sony is better-built, and it supports Chromecast built-in, unlike the Samsung.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.7
8.2
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
9.0
Surround 5.1
5.7
8.0
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
8.4
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
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)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
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)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Height
N/A
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Depth
N/A
5.6" (14.3 cm)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Passive Radiator
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Universal (holes on back)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
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
8.1
8.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.82
-0.14
Std. Err.
3.35 dB
2.62 dB
Channels
7.1.2
9.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
31.7 Hz
28.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
8
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
-0.82
-0.14
Std. Err.
3.35 dB
2.62 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
31.7 Hz
28.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.53 dB
2.35 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
9.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.5 dB SPL
101.1 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.35 dB
1.00 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.4
8.3
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.33
0.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.14
1.55
Center
8.2
8.6
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.15
0.05
Std. Err.
2.99 dB
2.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.4 dB SPL
96.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.76
0.21
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
5.53
1.05
Surround 5.1
5.7
8.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Discrete
Slope
-0.97
-0.02
Std. Err.
4.01 dB
5.01 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.8 dB SPL
103.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.30
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.50
3.97
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
5.8
6.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-0.90
1.02
Std. Err.
3.97 dB
5.71 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
78.3 dB SPL
88.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.25
1.09
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.00
0.74
Sound Enhancement Features
5.6
6.3
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
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
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
3
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
1
No
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
7.4
8.1
Latency Video
ARC
72 ms
46 ms
Optical
64 ms
45 ms
Full HDMI In
107 ms
93 ms
Wireless Playback
9.0
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
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
Yes
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
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
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
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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