Samsung HW-Q80R vs Sony HT-ST5000: Which Soundbar Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Updated Sep 24, 2024 01:31 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Sep 24, 2024 01:23 PM

Samsung HW-Q80R Picture

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Channels 5.1.2

Channels 7.1.2

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.

Variants

HW-Q80R

HT-ST5000 (Black)

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Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

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Mixed Usage

0.0

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Dialogue/TV Shows

0.0

0.0

Music

0.0

0.0

Movies

0.0

0.0

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - bar Sample

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Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - bar Sample

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - sub Sample

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Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - sub Sample

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - satellites Sample

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Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - satellites Sample

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - bar Sample

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for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

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Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

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Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

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Width

N/A

N/A

Height

N/A

N/A

Depth

N/A

N/A

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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

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Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bar Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Back - Subwoofer

Back photo - sub

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

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Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

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Enclosure

Locked

Locked

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Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

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Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

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Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality photo

Samsung HW-Q80R Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Sony HT-ST5000 Build quality photo Sample

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In The Box

In The Box photo

Samsung HW-Q80R In The Box photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Sony HT-ST5000 In The Box photo Sample

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HDMI Cable Length

Lock m (Lock ft)

Lock m (Lock ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length

N/A

N/A

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Stereo Setup

Samsung HW-Q80R Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Raw Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q80R Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response Small

Samsung HW-Q80R Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Tested Preset

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

Samsung HW-Q80R Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

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Sony HT-ST5000 Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

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Suggested Preset

Locked

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

N/A

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

Stereo Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Crosstalk

Samsung HW-Q80R Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

Samsung HW-Q80R Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

THD

Samsung HW-Q80R THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Center

N/A

N/A

Center Setup

Samsung HW-Q80R Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q80R Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Surround 5.1

N/A

N/A

Surround Setup

Samsung HW-Q80R Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q80R Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

7.1 Rears

Locked

Locked

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Height (Atmos)

N/A

N/A

Height Setup

Samsung HW-Q80R Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

H Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q80R H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar

Physical inputs bar photo 1

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs bar photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs bar photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical inputs bar photo 2

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs bar photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs bar photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optical Audio In

Locked

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

Locked

RCA In

Locked

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

N/A

eARC

Locked

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Latency

N/A

N/A

Latency Video

Samsung HW-Q80R Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ARC

Lock ms

Lock ms

Optical

Lock ms

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

Lock ms

Lock ms

Wireless Playback

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Locked

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity - Subwoofer

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical controls subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sub Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Connectivity - Satellites

Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical controls satellites photo 1

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical controls satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Physical controls satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sat Wireless

Locked

Locked

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Samsung HW-Q80R Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Display

Locked

Locked

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

Samsung HW-Q80R Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Remote

Remote photo

Samsung HW-Q80R Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Universal Remote

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Locked

Show Text

App

App image

Samsung HW-Q80R App image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony HT-ST5000 App image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

Acts As A Remote

Locked

Locked

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Locked

Locked

Casts Device Files

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Other Features

Power Saving

Locked

Locked

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Locked

Locked

Show Text

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Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

Standard

HW-Q80R

Black

HT-ST5000

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