Sony HT-S20R | 400W vs JBL Cinema SB550
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S20R | 400W |  JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,000.00 | KSh 35,500.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | — | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S20R | Cinema SB550 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm |
| Weight | — | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 receiver | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS) | Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; BRAVIA Sync; HDMI CEC | 1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer |
| Special Features | USB audio playback; Voice Mode; wall mounting | Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch (wired subwoofer) | 3.1 channel |
| Total Power Output | 400 W | 250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W) |
| Amplifier | Digital Amplifier, S-Master | Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | 3.1 |
| 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 | Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer |
| Drivers | — | Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | — | 45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 40 W | Standby less than 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music/Standard; Night and Voice modes | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers; wall-mountable | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S20R | 400W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wired subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote control; batteries for remote commander | Remote control with batteries |
| Power Cable | AC cord | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Other Accessories | Optical cable | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | — | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws |
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