Sony HT-S20R | 400W vs JBL PartyBox Encore Essential
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S20R | 400W |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,000.00 | KSh 36,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | 4800mAh |
| Weight | — | 5.9 kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S20R | PartyBox Encore Essential |
| Type | Soundbar System | Portable Party Speaker |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 27.6 x 32.7 x 29.3 cm |
| Weight | — | 5.9 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | 4800mAh |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 receiver | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | — |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS) | USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; BRAVIA Sync; HDMI CEC | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS | Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | 1 x 6.3mm Wired Mic Input |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Link two Encore Essential speakers together wirelessly using True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology for a massive, true stereo soundstage. |
| App Support | — | JBL PartyBox App (Custom EQ & Lights) |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Built-in RGB ring lights and strobes flash perfectly in time with your music, setting the ultimate party vibe automatically. |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | — |
| Home Cinema Features | 5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC; wired rear speakers | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | USB audio playback; Voice Mode; wall mounting | — |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch (wired subwoofer) | — |
| Total Power Output | 400 W | 100W RMS |
| Amplifier | Digital Amplifier, S-Master | — |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode; Voice Mode level | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback | — |
| Drivers | — | 1 x 5.25" Woofer, 2 x 1.75" Tweeters |
| Frequency Response | — | 50 Hz - 20 kHz |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 6 Hours |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 40 W | — |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 Hours |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music/Standard; Night and Voice modes | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers; wall-mountable | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 (Splashproof) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | PartyBox Encore Essential |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wired 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 |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A — portable design |
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