Sony
Sony HT-A5000
$999
85
/ 100
From $999
VS
LG S90TY wins by 2
LG
LG S90TY
$1099
87
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony HT-A5000 lands at 85 and LG S90TY at 87. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony HT-A5000 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick LG S90TY if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sony HT-A5000 85
vs 87 LG S90TY
Score breakdown
Sony HT-A5000
85 sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
LG S90TY
87 sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony HT-A5000 | LG S90TY |
|---|
Sony HT-A5000
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
LG S90TY
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Sony HT-A5000 vs LG S90TY
Which is better, Sony HT-A5000 or LG S90TY? +
LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony HT-A5000 worth the price? +
At $999, Sony HT-A5000 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ease.
Is LG S90TY worth the price? +
At $1,099, LG S90TY delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.
Does Sony HT-A5000 or LG S90TY last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.