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Sony HT-NT5 vs Sony HT-RT5

42.52 in
2.28 in
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT5
42.52 in
2.2 in
Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
3.7 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
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
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User rating
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
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-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio output channels2.15.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Analogue RCA stereo inputs00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Composite input00
Composite output00
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 version2.0b1.4
HDMI ports quantity44
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.13.0

Decoders

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio format
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • DSD
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS 96/24
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • LPCM
  • PCM
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Signal separation3-way2-way
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
RMS rated power400.0 W550.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width42.52 in42.52 in
Height2.28 in2.2 in
Depth5.0 in5.04 in
Weight7.05 lb8.38 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width7.48 in7.52 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.04 in15.08 in
Subwoofer weight17.86 lb18.74 lb

Design

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • 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

Storage

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Operational Power Consumption< 75< 50
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W0.4 W

Pros & Cons

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