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Samsung HW-Q950T vs Sony HT-ST5000

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Style - BarStyle - SubwooferStyle - SatellitesDimensions - BarDimensions - SubwooferDimensions - SatellitesBack - BarBack - SubwooferBack - SatellitesBuild QualityIn The Box
    Sound
      Stereo Frequency ResponseStereo Frequency Response With Preliminary CalibrationStereo SoundstageStereo DynamicsStereo Total Harmonic DistortionCenterSurround 5.1Height (Atmos)Sound Enhancement Features
    Connectivity
      Physical Inputs - BarAudio Format Support - ARCAudio Format Support - Full HDMI InAudio Format Support - OpticalLatencyWireless PlaybackOther Input SpecificationsConnectivity - SubwooferConnectivity - Satellites
    Additional Features
      InterfaceBar ControlsRemoteVoice Assistants SupportAppOther Features
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Products

Samsung HW-Q950T
Sony HT-ST5000

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Channels
9.1.4
Channels
7.1.2

Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q950T

Sony HT-ST5000

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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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.2
7.7

Stereo Dynamics 
 

9.0
7.3

Surround 5.1 
 

8.0
5.7

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.4
8.1

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
Yes

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q950T Style photo - bar
Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q950T Style photo - sub
Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - sub
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q950T Style photo - satellites
Sony HT-ST5000 Style photo - satellites
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q950T Dimensions photo - bar
Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

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

Height  

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

Depth  

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

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q950T Dimensions photo - sub
Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

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

Height  

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

Depth  

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

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q950T Dimensions photo - satellites
Sony HT-ST5000 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

4.8" (12.2 cm)
N/A

Height  

8.2" (20.9 cm)
N/A

Depth  

5.6" (14.3 cm)
N/A
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q950T Back photo - bar
Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

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

Back photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q950T Back photo - sub
Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Passive Radiator
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q950T Back photo - satellites
Sony HT-ST5000 Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on back)
No
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q950T Build quality photo
Sony HT-ST5000 Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q950T In The Box photo
Sony HT-ST5000 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 
 

8.4
8.1

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q950T Stereo Setup
Sony HT-ST5000 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.14
-0.82

Std. Err. 
 

2.62 dB
3.35 dB

Channels 
 

9.1.4
7.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

28.3 Hz
31.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

18.5 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.4
8.1

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
8

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.14
-0.82

Std. Err. 
 

2.62 dB
3.35 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

28.3 Hz
31.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

18.5 kHz
19.9 kHz

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.35 dB
2.53 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

9.0
7.3

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

101.1 dB SPL
92.5 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.00 dB
2.35 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.3
6.4

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.18
1.33

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.55
4.14
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Center 
 

8.6
8.2

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q950T Center Setup
Sony HT-ST5000 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.05
-0.15

Std. Err. 
 

2.92 dB
2.99 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

96.9 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.21
0.76

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.05
5.53
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Surround 5.1 
 

8.0
5.7

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q950T Surround Setup
Sony HT-ST5000 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.02
-0.97

Std. Err. 
 

5.01 dB
4.01 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

103.7 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.32
1.30

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.97
3.50

7.1 Rears 
 

Yes
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.0
5.8

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q950T Height Setup
Sony HT-ST5000 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

1.02
-0.90

Std. Err. 
 

5.71 dB
3.97 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.5 dB SPL
78.3 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.09
2.25

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.74
1.00
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

6.3
5.6

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs bar photo 1
Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs bar photo 2
Sony HT-ST5000 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 
 

2
3

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

No
1
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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 
 

8.1
7.4

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

46 ms
72 ms

Optical 
 

45 ms
64 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

93 ms
107 ms
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Wireless Playback 
 

8.0
9.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
Yes

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  

Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q950T 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  

Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Sony HT-ST5000 Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q950T Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sony HT-ST5000 Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

Yes
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q950T Interface photo
Sony HT-ST5000 Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q950T Controls photo
Sony HT-ST5000 Controls photo
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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q950T Remote photo
Sony HT-ST5000 Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

Yes (Built-in)
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

App 
 

App image  

Samsung HW-Q950T App image
Sony HT-ST5000 App image

App Name  

Samsung SmartThings
Sony Music Center

iOS  

Yes
Yes

Android  

Yes
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

Some
All

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
Standby

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes
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