Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W vs JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 50,000.00 | KSh 43,500.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Li-ion 17.28 Wh |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 9.0 kg; rear speaker: 1.0 kg | 6.9 kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S500RF | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Portable Party Speaker |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Main unit: 900 × 64 × 90 mm; subwoofer: 207 × 402 × 330 mm; rear speaker: 91 × 216 × 91 mm | 19.5 x 31.5 x 30 cm |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 9.0 kg; rear speaker: 1.0 kg | 6.9 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Li-ion 17.28 Wh |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | AAC; SBC | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A | USB-C, AUX |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC; BRAVIA Sync | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA | Bluetooth, USB-C, AUX, TWS/Auracast |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| App Support | Sony | Music Center (Bluetooth connection) | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | — |
| Home Cinema Features | 5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; DTS; tallboy rear speakers; HDMI ARC | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Sony Music Center app; USB audio playback; tallboy rear speakers | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch | — |
| Drivers | 3-channel soundbar; compact rear speakers | 5.25-inch woofer, 2 x 1.75-inch tweeters |
| Total Power Output | 1000 W | 100W RMS |
| 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 | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; DTS; LPCM; real 5.1ch surround sound | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 50Hz - 20kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | >80 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 15 hours |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 140 W; QuickStart less than 0.5 W with Bluetooth standby off | — |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 hours via USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Sony | Music Center app | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two compact rear speakers; wall-hanging template included | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 splashproof |
| Materials | — | Recycled plastic with fabric grille |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wired subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote commander; batteries | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | AC power cable | USB charging cable |
| 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 and safety documentation |
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