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Samsung HW-MS650 vs Sony HT-ST5000

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
46.46 in
3.15 in
Sony HT-ST5000 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST5000
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4.1 out of 5
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4.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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User rating
77
3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
5 %
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3.8 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Audio output channels3.07.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4
HDMI ports quantity14
Number of HDMI inputs13
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Number of speaker drivers910
Soundbar speaker RMS power180.0 W90.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Colour of productSilverBlack
Width41.73 in46.46 in
Height2.99 in3.15 in
Depth5.14 in5.71 in
Weight13.67 lb18.08 lb

Subwoofer

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Subwoofer includedyesyes

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Colour of productSilverBlack

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ST5000Sony HT-ST5000
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)450.0 W7.0 W

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650

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