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Sony HT-RT3 vs Sony HT-RT5

Sony HT-RT3 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT3
42.52 in
2.2 in
Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
Can this hybrid home cinema system justify the premium price tag?Read more
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
Read the in depth Review of Sony HT-S40R Audio Video. Know detailed info about Sony HT-S40R configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.Read more
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
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
221
3.7 out of 5
221 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
7 %
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-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio output channels5.15.1

Connectivity

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
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)10
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.41.4
Number of HDMI inputs03
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.23.0

Decoders

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • 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-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessnoyes
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productBlackBlack
Weight25.35 lb8.38 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Subwoofer width7.48 in7.52 in
Subwoofer depth12.4 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.43 in15.08 in
Subwoofer weight17.2 lb18.74 lb

Design

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiednoyes
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
Wireless speakers includednoyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono

Storage

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Operational Power Consumption< 85< 50
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.4 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony HT-RT3