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Speaker comparison

Sony HT-S100F | 120W vs Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

Compared products
01Selected Sony HT-S100F \| 120W Mains-powered product. 120 W rated output. Bluetooth 4.2. Weighs 2.4 kg. Speaker configuration: 2.0ch single soundbar. KSh 19,500In Stock Add to cart	02 Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W About 3,500 g. 4,900 mAh battery capacity. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Works with the Soundcore app. Up to 18 hours per charge. KSh 19,930In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sony HT-S100F / 120W if you want a higher 120 W rated output, 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output and a lighter build (2.4 kg). Choose the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W if you want Bluetooth 5.3.

Portability

Sony HT-S100F / 120W: 2.4 kg
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W: About 3,500 g

Output power

Sony HT-S100F / 120W: 120 W rated output
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W: 80 W rated output

Weight

Sony HT-S100F / 120W: 2.4 kg
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W: About 3.5 kg

Battery capacity

Sony HT-S100F / 120W: Mains-powered product
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W: 4,900 mAh battery

Connections

Sony HT-S100F / 120W: Bluetooth 4.2
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W: Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony HT-S100F / 120W

Higher rated output: 120 W.
Lighter: 2.4 kg.
Lower price: KSh 19,500 (KSh 430 less).
Power source: AC mains.

Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W

Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
Power source: Rechargeable battery.

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Sony HT-S100F / 120W

2.4 kg.
120 W rated output.
Mains-powered product.
Bluetooth 4.2.
S-Force surround.
Remote control.

Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W

About 3,500 g.
80 W rated output.
About 3.5 kg.
4,900 mAh battery.
Bluetooth 5.3.
Up to 18 hours per charge.
BassUp.
Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, volume, playback, Light mode and BassUp.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Brand	Sony	Soundcore
Model	HT-S100F	A33A1Z11
Type	Soundbar	Portable Party Speaker
Color	—	Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Dimensions	35.5 × 2.5 × 3.5 in (main unit)	Approximately 155 × 198 × 300mm
Weight	5.29 lb (main unit)	Approximately 3.5kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Battery	Mains-powered product	4900mAh / 7.2V

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2 receiver	Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	SBC	—
Wi-Fi	No wireless-network support specified	No Wi-Fi connection specified
Wired Inputs	HDMI ARC; optical audio input; USB Type-A	3.5mm AUX input; playback controlled on connected device
HDMI	0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC; BRAVIA Sync	No HDMI input
USB	Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA	USB-A MP3 playback and charging output: 5V 2.1A; USB-C charging input
Microphone / Guitar Inputs	No microphone or guitar input	—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	No wireless multi-room or wireless-surround support	TWS stereo with two identical Rave Neo 2 units; PartyCast 2.0 group connection, up to 100 identical units; compatibility with PartyCast 1.0; stereo group playback requires compatible PartyCast 2.0 units
Bluetooth Range	—	Up to 100m under manufacturer conditions; actual range varies
App Support	—	soundcore app: EQ, lights, battery status, volume, automatic power-off settings and firmware updates

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Lightshow	No party lightshow	Light Show 2.0; three lighting elements; seven selectable modes; can be switched off
Party Features	Not a party-speaker product	BassUp, integrated light show, TWS and PartyCast 2.0
Home Cinema Features	2.0ch soundbar; S-Force surround; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC	Bluetooth and AUX audio; no HDMI
Special Features	Built-in tweeter; Bass Reflex speaker; compact wall-mountable design	Floating design helps avoid sinking after accidental water entry; not intended for listening while floating; two mobile devices paired, one audio source at a time

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Speaker Configuration	2.0ch single soundbar	One woofer and two tweeters; dual passive radiators
Drivers	Built-in tweeter; Bass Reflex speaker	1 × 60W woofer; 2 × 10W tweeters
Total Power Output	120 W	80W
Amplifier	S-Master digital amplifier	—
Audio Channels	2.0ch	—
Sound Modes / EQ	Auto Sound; Theater; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode	soundcore app EQ including Signature, Voice, Treble Boost, Balance, Custom and BassUp
Audio Features	S-Force surround; Dolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; Bass Reflex speaker	BassUp; dual passive radiators; Light Show 2.0

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Power Source	AC mains	Rechargeable battery; USB-C charging input 5V 3A
Battery Life	Mains-powered product	Up to 18 hours; actual runtime varies with volume, audio content and settings
Power Consumption	Approx. 30 W; Remote Start 0.5 W with Bluetooth standby and HDMI Control off	—
Charging Time	—	Approximately 5.5 hours
Charging Port	—	USB-C

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Controls	Remote control; Auto Sound/Theater/Music/Standard; Night and Voice modes	Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, volume, playback, Light mode and BassUp
Placement / Mounting	Tabletop or wall-mountable; no separate subwoofer	Portable placement; integrated carrying handle

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Sony HT-S100F \| 120W	Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Speaker / Soundbar	1 × soundbar	Rave Neo 2 speaker
Subwoofer	No separate subwoofer	No separate subwoofer
Remote Control	Remote control; batteries for remote commander	—
Power Cable	AC cord	USB-C to USB-C cable; mains charger separate
Other Accessories	Optical cable	—
Documentation	—	Quick-start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use MP3 (USB).

In summary

Choose Sony HT-S100F / 120W for more total output and a lighter build.

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