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Sony HT-CT800 vs Sony HT-NT5

40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT800 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT800
42.52 in
2.28 in
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
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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3.7 out of 5
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User rating
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3.8 out of 5
44 user ratings
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4 stars
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2 stars
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4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio output channels2.12.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
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
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.24.1

Decoders

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio format
  • 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
  • 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-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers26
RMS rated power350.0 W400.0 W
Soundbaseyesno

Dimensions

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width40.55 in42.52 in
Height2.05 in2.28 in
Depth4.96 in5.0 in
Weight6.17 lb7.05 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Subwoofer includedyesyes
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-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
Wireless speakers includednoyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Game modeyesyes
Night modeyesyes
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Optical drivenono

Power

Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Operational Power Consumption< 67< 75
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.4 W

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