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Sony HT-CT780 vs Sony HT-CT790

Sony HT-CT780 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT780
40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT790 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT790
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Sony HT-CT780 (Soundbar): 5 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Sony HT-CT800 is a sub-par sounding soundbar that doesn’t perform well for most uses. Its sound profile is noticeably bright and lacks a lot of bass, even if...Read more
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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
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Audio output channels2.12.1

Connectivity

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
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)00
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)00
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.41.4
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes

Decoders

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS HD High Resolution Audio
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD

Audio features

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers52
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Colour of productBlackBlack
Weight6.17 lb6.17 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width15.04 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth7.52 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.35 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight17.42 lb17.2 lb

Design

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiednoyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includednoyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Night modeyesyes

Storage

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-CT780Sony HT-CT780
Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Operational Power Consumption30 - 70< 330
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W25.0 W
Power consumption (typical)40.0 W42.0 W

Pros & Cons

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