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Sony HT-S20R | 400W vs Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Sony HT-S20R | 400W

Sony HT-S20R | 400W

  • Mains-powered product.
  • 400 W rated output.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Speaker configuration: 5.1ch (wired subwoofer).
  • USB: type-A.
KSh 33,000In Stock
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Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

  • Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
  • Power source: rechargeable battery / USB charging.
  • Free-standing portable placement.
KSh 35,000Out of Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sony HT-S20R / 400W if you want a lower price (KSh 2,000 less). Choose the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II if you prefer rechargeable battery / USB charging and free-standing portable placement.

Connections

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
Bluetooth 5.0
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Bluetooth-only portable speaker

Placement / mounting

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Free-standing portable placement

Type

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
Soundbar System
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Portable Bluetooth Speaker

HDMI

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Portable speaker design

Home cinema features

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
5.1ch real surround, Dolby Digital
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Not a home-cinema speaker

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony HT-S20R / 400W

  • Lower price: KSh 33,000 (KSh 2,000 less).
  • Power source: AC mains.

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

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Sony HT-S20R / 400W

  • 400 W rated output.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers.
  • Soundbar System.
  • 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output.
  • 5.1ch real surround, Dolby Digital.

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

  • Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
  • Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
  • Free-standing portable placement.
  • Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
  • Portable speaker design.
  • Not a home-cinema speaker.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
BrandSonyBose
ModelHT-S20RSoundLink Revolve+ II
TypeSoundbar SystemPortable Bluetooth Speaker

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
BatteryMains-powered product—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 receiver—
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsSBC—
Wired InputsOptical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS)—
HDMI0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; BRAVIA Sync; HDMI CECPortable speaker design
USBType-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar inputNo microphone or guitar input
Wi-Fi—Bluetooth-only portable speaker

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
LightshowNo party lightshowNo party lightshow
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker productNot a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC; wired rear speakersNot a home-cinema speaker
Special FeaturesUSB audio playback; Voice Mode; wall mounting—
Voice Assistant—No built-in voice assistant

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Speaker Configuration5.1ch (wired subwoofer)—
Total Power Output400 W—
AmplifierDigital Amplifier, S-Master—
Audio Channels5.1ch—
Sound Modes / EQAuto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode; Voice Mode level—
Audio FeaturesDolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback—

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Power SourceAC mainsRechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery LifeMains-powered product—
Power ConsumptionApprox. 40 W—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
ControlsRemote control; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music/Standard; Night and Voice modes—
Placement / MountingMain bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers; wall-mountableFree-standing portable placement

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WBose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Speaker / Soundbar1 × main soundbarSoundLink Revolve+ II
Subwoofer1 × wired subwooferNo subwoofer supplied
Remote ControlRemote control; batteries for remote commanderNo remote control supplied
Power CableAC cordUSB charging cable
Other AccessoriesOptical cableNot applicable
DocumentationQuick Setup Guide; Instruction ManualQuick Start Guide and safety documentation
Audio / HDMI Cable——
Mounting Accessories—Portable design

Similarities

  • Same party features: not a party-speaker product.

In summary

Sony HT-S20R / 400W is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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