ZVOX SB380 vs Sony HT-CT800 review

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In this article, we will talk about ZVOX SB380 vs Sony HT-CT800 comparison. The ZVOX SB380 was rated 4, 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, input for the SB380 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. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB380 has 3.1 and HT-CT800 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 45 versus 350 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the ZVOX SB380. 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. Bluetooth support integrated in the HT-CT800. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HT-CT800. We rated the connectivity of the SB380 at 4 out of 10, while the HT-CT800 was rated 8/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not 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 SB380 or HT-CT800. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB380 was rated 4/10, while the HT-CT800 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages ZVOX SB380 over Sony HT-CT800

Advantages Sony HT-CT800 over ZVOX SB380