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Sony HT-CT790 vs Sony HT-CT800

40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT790 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT790
40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT800 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT800
Available colors
Editiorial 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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Sony HTCT800 (Subwoofer): 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8 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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User rating
39
3.7 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
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44
3.8 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Audio output channels2.12.1
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsnono
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity44
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
SCART outnono
USByesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes

Decoders

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Audio format
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • LPCM
  • PCM
  • LPCM
  • PCM

Audio features

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers22
RMS rated power330.0 W350.0 W
Soundbasenoyes

Subwoofer

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer width7.48 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.04 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight17.2 lb17.2 lb

Design

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Width40.55 in40.55 in
Height2.05 in2.05 in
Depth4.96 in4.96 in
Weight6.17 lb6.17 lb
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Game modeyesyes
Night modeyesyes
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Optical drivenono

Power

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Operational Power Consumption< 330< 67
Power consumption (standby)25.0 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

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