Sony HT-S100F | 120W vs JBL Charge Essential 2
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S100F | 120W |  JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 19,500.00 | KSh 20,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Weight | 5.29 lb (main unit) | — |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S100F | Charge Essential 2 |
| Type | Soundbar | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35.5 × 2.5 × 3.5 in (main unit) | — |
| Weight | 5.29 lb (main unit) | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 receiver | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | — |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — no wireless-network support specified | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | HDMI ARC; optical audio input; USB Type-A | — |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC; BRAVIA Sync | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA | — |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | No wireless multi-room or wireless-surround support | — |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.0ch soundbar; S-Force surround; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Built-in tweeter; Bass Reflex speaker; compact wall-mountable design | — |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 2.0ch single soundbar | — |
| Drivers | Built-in tweeter; Bass Reflex speaker | — |
| Total Power Output | 120 W | — |
| Amplifier | S-Master digital amplifier | — |
| Audio Channels | 2.0ch | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Theater; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode | — |
| Audio Features | S-Force surround; Dolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; Bass Reflex speaker | — |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 30 W; Remote Start 0.5 W with Bluetooth standby and HDMI Control off | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Auto Sound/Theater/Music/Standard; Night and Voice modes | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall-mountable; no separate subwoofer | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S100F | 120W | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × soundbar | Charge Essential 2 |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no separate subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control; batteries for remote commander | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | AC cord | USB charging cable |
| Other Accessories | Optical cable | N/A |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A — portable design |
| Documentation | — | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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