JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W vs Sony HT-S40R | 600W
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W |  Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 44,000.00 | KSh 42,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.14 kg; subwoofer: 5.61 kg | — |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Sony |
| Model | Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | HT-S40R |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar System |
| Color | Black | — |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Soundbar: 965 × 56 × 85 mm; subwoofer: 240 × 240 × 379 mm | — |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.14 kg; subwoofer: 5.61 kg | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | SBC |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A; HDMI input | Analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS); optical audio input |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI video input; 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI 1.4 | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 and WAV playback | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | 2.1-channel JBL Surround Sound; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC | 5.1ch home cinema; Dolby Digital; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music; Night and Voice modes |
| Special Features | Wireless 6.5 in subwoofer; Bluetooth music streaming | Wireless rear speakers; HDMI ARC; USB audio playback |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 2.1 channel | 5.1ch |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 4 × racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in tweeters; subwoofer: 6.5 in | — |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 20 kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 300 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 2 × 50 W; subwoofer 200 W) | 600 W |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 2 × 50 W + subwoofer 200 W; max @ THD 1% | — |
| Audio Channels | 2.1 | 5.1ch |
| Audio Features | JBL Surround Sound; Dolby Digital; wireless 6.5 in subwoofer | Dolby Digital; LPCM 2ch; Dolby Dual mono; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Night Mode; Voice Mode |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains | AC mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Soundbar and subwoofer standby less than 0.5 W | SW 55 W / SUR 20 W; Remote Start SW 2 W / SUR 0.5 W; QuickStart SW 0.5 W / SUR 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included | — |
| Controls | — | Remote control; Night Mode and Voice Mode |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × soundbar | 1 × main soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | 1 × subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote control with batteries | Remote control; batteries for remote commander |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | AC cord |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws | — |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Warranty card |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual |
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