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Sony HT-X8500 versus Sony HT-ST5000
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Sony HT-X8500, 2.1ch Soundbar | Sony HT-ST5000, 7.1.2ch Soundbar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 44,600 | KSh 253,600 |
| Sales | 12 - For Oct 2025 | 13 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 1 votes | 5 - 1 votes |
| Likes | 1 - For Oct 2025 | 0 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 308 - For Oct 2025 | 352 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | April 2019 | June 2017 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 2.1ch Simulated to 7.1.2ch | 7.1.2ch |
| Total output | - | - |
| Platform | S-Master Amplifier - 3 Channels | S-Master HX Amplifier Chromecast Built-in Spotify Connect |
| Key features | Vertical surround engine HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos / DTS:X surround sound Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity Bravia Sync Built-in subwoofers | Dolby Atmos / DTS:X surround sound Bravia Sync Chromecast built-in Spotify connect Bluetooth LDAC Wi-Fi / Ethernet connectivity |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | HDMI ARC / eARC / CEC HDCP2.2 / 2.3 Bravia Sync | 4 Ports HDMI ARC / CEC HDCP2.2 Bravia Sync |
| USB port | USB Type A | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth LDAC / SBC / AVRCP |
| Optical port | Optical Audio | Optical Audio |
| Analog port | - | Analog Audio |
| Wi-Fi | - | Wi-Fi a/b/g/n Dual-band |
| Ethernet port | - | Ethernet |
| Connectivity features | - | Chromecast Built-in Spotify Connect NFC |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | - | 248 x 403 x 426 mm (W x H x D) |
| Subwoofer weight | - | 14.1 kg |
| Subwoofer output | - | - |
| Subwoofer features | - | Wireless Subwoofer |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 890 x 64 x 96 mm (W x H x D) | 1180 x 80 x 145 mm (W x H x D) |
| Main unit weight | 3.1 kg | 8.2 kg |
| Main unit output | - | - |
| Main unit features | Built-in Subwoofer Wall Mountable Bluetooth Wireless Connection Dolby Atmos / DTS:X Dolby Vision / HDR / HLG / HDR10 | Wall Mountable Dolby Atmos / DTS:X Hi-Res Audio |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | - | - |
| Surround speaker weight | - | - |
| Surround speaker output | - | - |
| Surround speaker features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | 32W | 90W Soundbar 30W Subwoofer |
| Standby consumption | - | - |
| Power features | - | - |

