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Sony HT-S20R | 400W vs Soundcore Rave+

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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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Soundcore Rave+

Soundcore Rave+

  • 4,900 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 24 hours per charge.
  • 160 W rated output.
KSh 30,830In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sony HT-S20R / 400W if you want a higher 400 W rated output and 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output. Choose the Soundcore Rave+ if you want a lower price (KSh 2,170 less).

Output power

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
400 W rated output
Soundcore Rave+
160 W rated output

Battery capacity

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
Mains-powered product
Soundcore Rave+
4,900 mAh battery

Audio

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
Dolby Digital
Soundcore Rave+
BassUp

USB

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
Type-A, WAV, MP3, WMA
Soundcore Rave+
USB audio: FAT32 flash drive

Placement / mounting

Sony HT-S20R / 400W
Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers
Soundcore Rave+
Portable upright or horizontal placement

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony HT-S20R / 400W

  • Higher rated output: 400 W.
  • 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output.
  • Power source: AC mains.

Soundcore Rave+

  • Lower price: KSh 30,830 (KSh 2,170 less).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery.

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Sony HT-S20R / 400W

  • 400 W rated output.
  • Mains-powered product.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Dolby Digital.
  • Remote control.
  • Type-A, WAV, MP3, WMA.
  • Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers.
  • Soundbar System.
  • Optical audio input, analog stereo mini.
  • 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output.
  • No party lightshow.
  • Not a party-speaker product.

Soundcore Rave+

  • 160 W rated output.
  • 4,900 mAh battery.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Up to 24 hours per charge.
  • BassUp.
  • Power, Bluetooth/PartyCast, source selection, playback, tracks, volume, BassUp and lighting.
  • USB audio: FAT32 flash drive with MP3/WMA.
  • Portable upright or horizontal placement.
  • Portable Party Speaker.
  • AUX input, RCA wired party-chain connection.
  • Not supported.
  • Music-synchronised LEDs and central strobe.
  • PartyCast group sound and lights.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
BrandSonySoundcore
ModelHT-S20RA3391H12
TypeSoundbar SystemPortable Party Speaker
Color—Black

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
BatteryMains-powered product4900mAh / 7.4V × 2 battery specification

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 receiverBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsSBC—
Wired InputsOptical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS)AUX input; RCA wired party-chain connection
HDMI0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; BRAVIA Sync; HDMI CECNot supported
USBType-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFSUSB audio: FAT32 flash drive with MP3/WMA; PowerIQ device-charging output 5V 2.1A
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Bluetooth Range—Up to 20m / 66ft under suitable conditions; obstacles and interference reduce range
Wi-Fi—Not supported; Bluetooth audio
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing—PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers; up to 100 units; RCA wired party chain; earlier Rave cannot pair with Rave+
App Support—soundcore app for EQ, BassUp, light effects, Light DJ, party games, firmware and automatic power-off

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
LightshowNo party lightshowMusic-synchronised LEDs and central strobe; button/app control; can be switched off
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker productPartyCast group sound and lights; RCA wired party chain; microphone echo; app party games and Light DJ
Home Cinema Features5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC; wired rear speakersNo HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system
Special FeaturesUSB audio playback; Voice Mode; wall mountingPowerIQ USB mobile-device charging; USB MP3/WMA playback; automatic power-off after30min without audio, adjustable in app
Voice Assistant—No standalone voice-assistant system specified

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
Speaker Configuration5.1ch (wired subwoofer)—
Total Power Output400 W160W
AmplifierDigital Amplifier, S-Master—
Audio Channels5.1chStereo when used alone; PartyCast group playback does not provide stereo channels
Sound Modes / EQAuto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode; Voice Mode levelBassUp; soundcore app custom EQ
Audio FeaturesDolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playbackBassUp; USB MP3/WMA playback; microphone echo control
Maximum SPL—103dB at 1m in an anechoic chamber; manufacturer Rave+ comparison FAQ

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
Power SourceAC mainsBuilt-in rechargeable battery; AC input 100–240V 50/60Hz through included power cord
Battery LifeMains-powered productUp to 24h; varies with volume and music content
Power ConsumptionApprox. 40 W—
Charging Time—Approximately 5 hours
Charging Port—AC mains input with supplied power cord

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
ControlsRemote control; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music/Standard; Night and Voice modesPower, Bluetooth/PartyCast, source selection, playback, tracks, volume, BassUp and lighting; microphone volume/echo
Placement / MountingMain bar, wired subwoofer, and two rear speakers; wall-mountablePortable upright or horizontal placement; carrying handle

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S20R | 400WSoundcore Rave+
Speaker / Soundbar1 × main soundbarOne Soundcore Rave+
Subwoofer1 × wired subwooferNo separate subwoofer supplied
Remote ControlRemote control; batteries for remote commander—
Power CableAC cordAC power cord; regional plug shape not asserted
Other AccessoriesOptical cableMicrophone and USB flash drive not supplied
DocumentationQuick Setup Guide; Instruction ManualUser manual
Audio / HDMI Cable—Audio and RCA cables not supplied

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use MP3 (USB).

In summary

Choose Sony HT-S20R / 400W for more total output; Soundcore Rave+ is the cheaper choice when you do not need the extra output.

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