LG SN5Y vs Sony HT-CT800 review

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In this article, we will talk about LG SN5Y vs Sony HT-CT800 comparison. The LG SN5Y was rated 6, while the Sony HT-CT800 has a rating 6.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, function for the SN5Y and power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up for the HT-CT800.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 350 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HT-CT800 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-CT800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SN5Y versus 3/0 HDMIs in the Sony HT-CT800. As in the SN5Y, so in the HT-CT800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. The manufacturer of the SN5Y provides a device control application. The LG SN5Y equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-CT800 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SN5Y or HT-CT800. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SN5Y was rated 5/10, while the HT-CT800 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SN5Y over Sony HT-CT800

Advantages Sony HT-CT800 over LG SN5Y