Sony
Sony HT-A5000
$999
85
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sony HT-A5000 wins by 3
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Sony HT-A5000 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony HT-A5000 lands at 85 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts Sony HT-A5000 ahead by 3 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 Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sony HT-A5000 85
vs 82 Samsung HW-S801D
Score breakdown
Sony HT-A5000
85 sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony HT-A5000 | Samsung HW-S801D |
|---|
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
Samsung HW-S801D
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 Samsung HW-S801D
Which is better, Sony HT-A5000 or Samsung HW-S801D? +
Sony HT-A5000 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Does Sony HT-A5000 or Samsung HW-S801D 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.