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Sony HT-CT790 vs Sony HT-NT5

40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT790 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT790
42.52 in
2.28 in
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT5
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Editiorial reviews
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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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3.7 out of 5
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio output channels2.12.1
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
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
Audio (L/R) in11
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 version1.42.0b
HDMI ports quantity44
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
S-video input00
S-video output00
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-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio format
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • LPCM
  • PCM
  • LPCM
  • PCM

Audio features

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers26
RMS rated power330.0 W400.0 W
Soundbasenono

Subwoofer

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width7.48 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.04 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight17.2 lb17.86 lb

Design

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Width40.55 in42.52 in
Height2.05 in2.28 in
Depth4.96 in5.0 in
Weight6.17 lb7.05 lb
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includedyesyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Game modeyesyes
Night modeyesyes
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Operational Power Consumption< 330< 75
Power consumption (standby)25.0 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)42.0 W50.0 W

Pros & Cons

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