Sony HT-S20R | 400W vs Sony HT-S40R | 600W
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S20R | 400W |  Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,000.00 | KSh 42,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | HT-S20R | HT-S40R |
| Type | Soundbar System | Soundbar System |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 receiver | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS) | Analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS); optical audio input |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; BRAVIA Sync; HDMI CEC | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS | 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 | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | 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 | 5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC; wired rear speakers | 5.1ch home cinema; Dolby Digital; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music; Night and Voice modes |
| Special Features | USB audio playback; Voice Mode; wall mounting | Wireless rear speakers; HDMI ARC; USB audio playback |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch (wired subwoofer) | 5.1ch |
| Total Power Output | 400 W | 600 W |
| Amplifier | Digital Amplifier, S-Master | — |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | 5.1ch |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode; Voice Mode level | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Night Mode; Voice Mode |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback | Dolby Digital; LPCM 2ch; Dolby Dual mono; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | AC mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 40 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 | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music/Standard; Night and Voice modes | Remote control; Night Mode and Voice Mode |
| Placement / Mounting | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers; wall-mountable | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | Sony HT-S40R | 600W |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × main soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wired subwoofer | 1 × subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote control; batteries for remote commander | Remote control; batteries for remote commander |
| Power Cable | AC cord | AC cord |
| Other Accessories | Optical cable | Warranty card |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | HDMI cable |
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