Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W vs JBL Bar 800MK2
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W |  JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 96,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 10.2 kg; rear speaker: 3.6 kg | Main soundbar: 5 kg; each surround: 0.7 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S700RF | Bar 800MK2 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Announced | — | 2025 |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Main unit: 900 × 64 × 90 mm; subwoofer: 231 × 438 × 378 mm; rear speaker: 78 × 1200 × 78 mm | Total soundbar: 1163 × 52 × 128 mm; main bar: 854 × 52 × 128 mm; each surround: 169 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm |
| Weight | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 10.2 kg; rear speaker: 3.6 kg | Main soundbar: 5 kg; each surround: 0.7 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | AAC; SBC | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI input |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC; BRAVIA Sync | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA | 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 |
| App Support | Sony | Music Center (Bluetooth connection) | JBL ONE app |
| Wi-Fi | — | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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; DTS; tallboy rear speakers; HDMI ARC | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; detachable wireless surround sound; easy sound calibration |
| Special Features | Sony Music Center app; USB audio playback; tallboy rear speakers | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready; detachable speakers charge on the bar |
| Voice Assistant | — | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch | 7.1 channel |
| Drivers | 3-channel soundbar; tallboy rear speakers with full-range 65 mm drivers | Soundbar: 6 × (44 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in (25 mm) tweeters; detachable surrounds: 2 × (44 × 90) mm racetrack drivers; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) |
| Total Power Output | 1000 W | 780 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 400 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W) |
| Amplifier | Digital Amplifier, S-Master; front 152 W + 152 W; center 152 W; subwoofer 240 W; rear 152 W + 152 W | Soundbar 400 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | 7.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; DTS; LPCM; real 5.1ch surround sound | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through |
| Frequency Response | — | 35 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 10 hours; varies with content and volume |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 140 W; QuickStart less than 0.5 W with Bluetooth standby off | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Sony | Music Center app | Remote control; JBL ONE App |
| Placement / Mounting | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two tallboy rear speakers; wall-hanging template included | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S700RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 800MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × main soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wired subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote commander; batteries | Remote control with 2 batteries |
| Power Cable | AC power cable | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | Wall-hanging template | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template |
| Other Accessories | N/A | 4 × side caps |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card |
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