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Sony HT-NT3 vs Sony HT-NT5

42.13 in
3.39 in
Sony HT-NT3 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT3
42.52 in
2.28 in
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT5
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4.1 out of 5
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio output channels2.12.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0b
HDMI ports quantity44
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version3.04.1

Decoders

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • 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
  • AAC+
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • LPCM
  • PCM

Audio features

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers46
RMS rated power400.0 W400.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width42.13 in42.52 in
Height3.39 in2.28 in
Depth2.56 in5.0 in
Weight6.83 lb7.05 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width7.48 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth15.04 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.16 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight17.64 lb17.86 lb

Design

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
Wireless speakers includednoyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Optical drivenono

Pros & Cons

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