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Bose Solo 5 vs Sony HT-CT790

21.57 in
2.76 in
Bose Solo 5 Soundbar
Bose Solo 5
40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT790 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT790
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.3 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
75 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
The best Sony soundbar that we've tested is the Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module. This 7.1.2 setup offers a versatile performance with support for surround sound content, like Dolby Digital, as well as object-based formats like Dolby Atmos that are often found on streaming services.Read more
Sony HT-CT790 (Soundbar): 3 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
206
3.4 out of 5
206 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
19 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
10 %
39
3.7 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Audio output channels2.02.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired

Connectivity

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsnono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Composite input00
Composite output00
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)10
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)00
HDMInoyes
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
NFCnoyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes

Audio features

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Number of speaker drivers22
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width21.57 in40.55 in
Height2.76 in2.05 in
Depth3.39 in4.96 in
Weight14.0 lb6.17 lb

Subwoofer

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Subwoofer includednoyes

Design

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiednoyes
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
Wireless speakers includednoyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletnoyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Bose Solo 5Bose Solo 5
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Operational Power Consumption< 30< 330
Power consumption (standby)1.5 W25.0 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Bose Solo 5