Deciding on whether to buy a product like 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV or perhaps SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV vs SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar

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65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV
 SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar specs

SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar
Screen size: 65″

Type: Sound bar with wireless subwoofer

Screen technology: OLED

Number of channels: 7.2.1

Resolution: 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p

Total power output: 800 W

HDR technology: – Dolby Vision
– HDR10+
– HDR10
– Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)

SPEAKERS
PICTURE QUALITY

Configuration: – Sound bar
– Wireless subwoofer

Processing rate: OLED Superb Motion Drive

Wireless capability: Wireless subwoofer

PLEASE NOTE:
– Wireless connectivity requires compatible devices
– All models still require a power source

Dynamic contrast ratio: Infinite

AV FUNCTIONS
Picture enhancement: – Ultimate Contrast
– Wide Colour Spectrum

4K Ultra HD compatibility: – Video CODEC: HEVC H.265 / VP9
– 4K upscaling picture enhancement

Audio features: – Dolby ATMOS
– S-MASTER HX

Noise reduction: Yes

Preset sound modes: – 3D Surround
– ClearAudio+
– Digital Game Studio
– Movie
– Music
– SPORTS
– Standard
– Night mode

SMART

Audio processing: – Dolby TrueHD
– Dolby Digital+
– Dolby Digital
– Dolby Dual Mono

MULTI-ROOM
Smart platform: My Home Screen 4.0

Smart TV services: – Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, CBS Catchup, Horror Bites
– Streaming: Netflix 4K, Prime Video 4K, Rakuten 4K, Chili 4K
– App store: Apps Market
– Custom homepage
– Full internet browser
– Social media: YouTube 4K

Please note: Some services are only available in the UK

Range name: Sony Multi-Room

Voice controlled assistant: Yes

Multi-room features: – Stream music throughout the house
– Control via the SongPal app
– Chromecast built-in

Screen mirroring: Yes

Compatible hardware components: Selected Sony sound bars & speakers

Smartphone app: – Panasonic TV Remote 2
– Panasonic TV Remote 3

APP
Other smart features: Works with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant speakers

CONNECTIVITY

App name: SongPal Connect

App features: – Speaker configuration
– Audio settings
– Stream music from your digital libraries
– Adjust device settings

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

Inputs: – HDMI x 3
– Optical x 1
– 3.5 mm jack

DLNA certified: Yes

Outputs: HDMI (ARC) x 1

Connections: – HDMI 2.1 x 4
– Component input x 1
– USB 3.0 x 1
– USB 2.0 x 2

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Audio output: Optical x 1

Ethernet: Yes

TUNER

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

NFC: Yes

TV tuner: – Freeview HD

Please note: Some services are only available in the UK

DLNA: Yes

Electronic programme guide: 7-day EPG and 7-day catch up with Freeview Play

USB: USB x 1

AUDIO

GENERAL

Speakers: 4

Power consumption: On mode:
– Sound bar: 90 W
– Subwoofer: 30 W

Standby: 0.5 W or less

Audio power: 50 W

Colour: Black

Sound enhancement: – Dolby Atmos
– Cinema Surround Pro

Box contents: – Sony HT-ST5000 7.2.1 Wireless Sound Bar – with Dolby Atmos
– Optical cable
– Batteries
– Warranty card
– Quick setup guide

FEATURES

Dimensions: – Sound bar: 80 x 1180 x 145 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 403 x 248 x 426 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 612 x 1230 x 297 mm (H x W x D)

Voice control: Direct voice control

Weight: – Sound bar: 8.2 kg
– Subwoofer: 14.1 kg

PVR function: Yes

Boxed weight: 28 kg

Price: £2299

Price: £1299

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV or SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 300 products in the same category as 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV, which is the Televisions category. Of these 300 products the average price was £1432.01, the most expensive was £13999 and the cheapest was just £99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Panasonic and Sony, the average was £378.99 for Panasonic, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £4299/£13999 and minimum was £19.99/£7.49

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Price analysis of SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar

  • 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV
  • HCX Pro Intelligent Processor for cinematic contrast & clarity
  • Cinematic sound with Dolby Atmos
  • HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / HDR10 / Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Catch-up TV & 4K streaming
  • Freeview HD with Freeview Play
  • Big colours, big contrastWith four times the resolution of HD, see every detail in stunning 4K on the Panasonic TX-65GZ950B 65″ Smart 4K HDR OLED TV. Whether you’re watching the latest Attenborough documentary or an action-packed blockbuster, experience lifelike colour and deep contrast on the OLED screen to bring your entertainment to life.Featuring High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, you’ll see the brightest and darkest shades in the same image. And for an extra layer of realism, it all looks more accurate thanks to the powerful HCX PRO Intelligent Processor.Get lost in the soundFeel like you’re in the centre of the action with Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound. Hear every footstep sneaking up behind you and every bird soar over your head for an unforgettable, immersive audio experience.Rewind and catch-upMissed the finale of your favourite new drama? Catch-up on shows from the last 7 days with Freeview Play.You’ll never run out of boxsets to watch. With a whole range of apps, the Panasonic TX-65GZ950B has something for the whole family to binge on. Netflix, Prime, YouTube – it’s all there. And in 4K too.________________________________Please note: Freeview and some apps & services are only available in the UK. Apps & services may be removed or no longer supported by third party content providers at any time. Some apps & services may not be available at launch and may require a firmware update before becoming available.
  • Product codes: 5025232892464
  • SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar
  • Dolby Atmos: 3D sound from 9 speakers
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Compatible with Sony multi-room
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • Top features:- Exceptional atmospheric sound with Dolby Atmos and 7.1ch S-Force PRO Front Surround- S-master HX and DSEE HX enhance sound for premium-grade audio- Enjoy more music, podcasts and radio with Chromecast and Spotify Connect- Multi-room music and Bluetooth streaming- Connect with your other devices easily with multiple portsDolby AtmosHear sounds from around and above as Dolby Atmos sweeps you up in the atmosphere of movies, music and your favourite shows. It creates a 3D audio space where sounds are positioned to create stunning realism. Feel like you’re at the movies as cars rush past, spaceships soar overhead and singers pitch to the back of a stadium.The Sony HT-ST5000 7.2.1 Wireless Sound Bar envelops you in sound with its nine speakers, including two upfiring speaker channels. S-Force Pro and Digital Signal Processing ensure immersive detail and realism.S-master HX and DSEE HXUse your HTST5000 Sound Bar for music and gaming as well as movies. Music is enhanced to near-high definition levels with DSEE HX to upscale lower-res files like MP3 for true listening bliss.Everything sounds cleaner and clearer with an S-Master HF digital to reduce distortion, so you can get lost in your entertainment at high volumes without affecting sound quality.Chromecast and Spotify ConnectTap the Cast button and start streaming music, podcasts and radio from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to the ST5000. It’s fitted with Chromecast, giving you access to content from more than 100+ audio apps like Google Play Music and more.With Spotify Connect you can play Spotify playlists in high quality through the sound bar – use the Spotify app as a remote so you’re always in control of how you want to listen. Instantly pick up where you left off on another device by pressing the dedicated Music Service button.Multi-room musicMusic isn’t limited to the living room with the Sony HT ST5000. It’s got smart sound technology, so you can wirelessly connect with compatible Sony multi-room speakers you have around the house (each sold separately). Use the SongPal app to stream audio to every room, making parties livelier and giving you more ways to stay entertained when you’re moving around your home.Bluetooth with LDAC sound enhancement makes it easy to stream music from your smart devices – spontaneous track and playlist sharing in high quality is just a few taps away.Connect with your other devicesBuild your ideal home cinema setup by connecting Blu-ray players, set top boxes and games consoles to the three HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI inputs. An HDMI ARC output allows for premium sound and video quality, and you’ve got optical SPDIF and analogue connections for hooking up more devices. Plug in a USB stick to enjoy songs you have stored in high quality.
  • Product codes: 4548736041509

What’s better 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV or SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar?

There are obviously a number of differences between 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV and SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £2299 cost of 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV is closer to the expectation you had than the £1299 pricep point of SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV and SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that 65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SONY HT-ST5000 7.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Televisions as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



65″ PANASONIC TX-65GZ950B Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV



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