Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W vs JBL PartyBox 310
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W |  JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 50,000.00 | KSh 65,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | 72Wh lithium-ion battery |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 9.0 kg; rear speaker: 1.0 kg | 17.42kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S500RF | PartyBox 310 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Portable Party Speaker |
| Announced | — | September 2, 2020 |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Main unit: 900 × 64 × 90 mm; subwoofer: 207 × 402 × 330 mm; rear speaker: 91 × 216 × 91 mm | 325.6 × 687.7 × 367.8mm |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 9.0 kg; rear speaker: 1.0 kg | 17.42kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | 72Wh lithium-ion battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | AAC; SBC | — |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A | 3.5mm AUX input and AUX output |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC; BRAVIA Sync | N/A — party speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA | USB-A playback and 5V / 2.1A charging output; FAT16/FAT32; MP3, WMA and WAV |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | 1 × microphone input + 1 × microphone/guitar input with gain controls |
| App Support | Sony | Music Center (Bluetooth connection) | JBL PartyBox app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Approximately 10m |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only party speaker |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | True Wireless Stereo / Party mode with compatible JBL PartyBox models |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — dynamic customizable lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | Microphone and guitar inputs, karaoke controls, DJ sound effects, TWS/Party linking |
| Home Cinema Features | 5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; DTS; tallboy rear speakers; HDMI ARC | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | Sony Music Center app; USB audio playback; tallboy rear speakers | Telescopic handle, wheels and device charging output |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch | Two-way stereo portable party speaker with bass reflex enclosure |
| Drivers | 3-channel soundbar; compact rear speakers | 2 × 6.5-inch woofers + 2 × 2.5-inch tweeters |
| Total Power Output | 1000 W | 240W RMS on AC; 140W on battery/DC |
| Amplifier | Digital Amplifier, S-Master; front 152 W + 152 W; center 152 W; subwoofer 240 W; rear 152 W + 152 W | — |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode | Bass Boost and EQ control in JBL PartyBox app |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; DTS; LPCM; real 5.1ch surround sound | JBL Pro Sound; karaoke processing; bass reflex ports |
| Frequency Response | — | 45Hz–20kHz (-6dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | >80dBA |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | Rechargeable battery / 100–240V AC mains / 12V DC |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 18 hours; varies with volume, lighting and content |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 140 W; QuickStart less than 0.5 W with Bluetooth standby off | Standby: |
| Charging Time | — | Less than 3.5 hours |
| Charging Port | — | AC mains inlet; 12V DC input |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Sony | Music Center app | Top-panel playback, volume, Bass Boost, lighting and karaoke controls |
| Placement / Mounting | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two compact rear speakers; wall-hanging template included | Free-standing floor placement; telescopic handle and wheels |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | JBL PartyBox 310 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wired subwoofer | N/A — no separate subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote commander; batteries | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | AC power cable | AC power cord (plug varies by region) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | Wall-hanging template | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick Start Guide, warranty card and safety sheet |
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