Samsung Q850A vs LG SP9YA vs Sony A5000 Comparison | Which one Best Soundbar to Buy?

Samsung Q850A vs LG SP9YA vs Sony A5000: This post is going to be head-on and side by side soundbar comparison of LG SP9YA vs Samsung Q850A vs Sony A5000, in which we are going to review and compare these most selling soundbars with subwoofer to find out which one is really the best soundbar to buy for you in terms of sound quality, specs & features, design, and connectivity.

So let’s begin and compare them side by side,

Audio/Sound Quality (Overall)

All three are pretty much good soundbars and have some similarities and differences, and in this section, we are going to talk about their audio/sound quality.

As for similarities, All has 5.1.2 built-in channels (5 prime speakers, 1 bass woofer, 2 Up/side-firing speakers), 3D surround sound, Multi-room connectivity. And comes with 1 separate wireless subwoofer except for Sony A5000.

Multi-Platform Supported (Alexa, Google Assistant, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay 2)

Differences, Samsung HW-Q850A has total audio output is only 450W, which insanely gives 360 degrees 3D sound even from above. Plus there are also two additional 9500s wireless rear speakers for an extra theatrical sound experience. (Which combine provide more audio output.)

Sony A5000 is also offered 450W total audio output with some advanced audio technologies such as,

• Dolby Atmos & DTS:X
• Surround Engine; S-Force Pro Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping

But it doesn’t come with any separate wireless subwoofer or speakers (needs to buy additionally).

While LG SP9YA provide 520W total audio output, support all major audio technologies and comes with a separate wireless subwoofer, but there are no additional speakers like Q850a.

Samsung’s subwoofer also has a little deeper bass compared to LG’s subwoofer.

And when it comes to supported audio technologies Samsung Q850a also has the upper hand, it supports Dolby Atoms, Dolby Digital Audio, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital decoding, DTS:X 3D surround sound and DTS 5.1.

Plus there’s Samsung signature audio technology involved such as Spacefit sound, room correction fill up that are competing with Sony’s surround Engine; S-Force Pro Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.

While LG SP9YA only supports Dolby atoms and Dolby True HD with DTS:X surround sound.

Winner: Samsung Q850A as it has better overall sound quality in every aspect.

Conclusion – Winner

The Samsung HW-Q850A (launched in 2021) is an upgraded and better version of the Samsung HW-Q850T (launched in 2020, discontinued now). It comes with better sound enhancement features such as better room correction and auto-volume mode add up.

Plus, Q850A is also supported by Apple AirPlay 2 now, and it even comes with some new sound features, like SpaceFit Sound and NFC supported TapSound.

You can also consider, LG SP9YA

But that doesn’t mean Lg sp9ya is a bad choice, it has louder speakers, more connectivity ports and many more other great specs you can consider.

And the best thing all above these, it comes with the more affordable price compared to Samsung.

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