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Sony HT-NT3 vs Sony HT-RT5

42.13 in
3.39 in
Sony HT-NT3 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT3
42.52 in
2.2 in
Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Not a bad effort, but this Sony soundbar doesn't give your TV the boost it should...Read more
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5
5 editorial reviews
If you’re much like me (which I pray to God you’re not), you’d realise that going to the movies is a waste of time, money and energy. From having to book the tickets online or at the kiosk, to finding a parking spot in the mall and having to wait in line to get popcornRead more
Mad Max: Fury Road has a clanking, snarling Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and with the RT5 outputting the core TrueHD mix through its 5.1 speaker battalion, itRead more
Sony HT-RT5 (Soundbar): 1 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
46
4.2 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio output channels2.15.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4
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 aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version3.03.0

Decoders

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • DSD
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS 96/24
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC+
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
RMS rated power400.0 W550.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width42.13 in42.52 in
Height3.39 in2.2 in
Depth2.56 in5.04 in
Weight6.83 lb8.38 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width7.48 in7.52 in
Subwoofer depth15.04 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.16 in15.08 in
Subwoofer weight17.64 lb18.74 lb

Design

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • 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
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono

Storage

Sony HT-NT3Sony HT-NT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Optical drivenono

Pros & Cons

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