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Sony HT-CT290/291 vs Sony HT-XT2

35.43 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT290/291 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT290/291
28.35 in
3.15 in
Sony HT-XT2 Soundbar
Sony HT-XT2
Available colors
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User rating
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5 stars
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4 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Audio output channels2.12.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.24.0

Decoders

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
Supported audio filesLPCM
  • LPCM
  • PCM

Audio features

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Power per channel30.0 W170.0 W
Suitable for subwooferyesno
RMS rated power300.0 W170.0 W
Equalizeryesyes
Soundbasenoyes

Dimensions

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Black
Width35.43 in28.35 in
Height2.05 in3.15 in
Depth3.39 in12.8 in
Weight5.07 lb18.74 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Subwoofer includedyesyes

Design

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Black

Features

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Radio receivernono
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
TV stand usageyesyes

Storage

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Optical drivenono

Power

Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Sony HT-XT2Sony HT-XT2
Operational Power Consumption< 55< 40
Power consumption (typical)55.0 W40.0 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony HT-XT2