JBL Charge 5 vs Sony HT-S400 | 330W
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| Feature |  JBL Charge 5 |  Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,500 | KSh 29,000.00 |
| Battery | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | — | Main unit: 5 lb 5 oz; subwoofer: 16 lb 2 oz |
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General
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Sony |
| Model | Charge 5 | HT-S400 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
Design
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | Main unit: 35.5 × 2.63 × 3.5 in; subwoofer: 7.63 × 15.25 × 15.75 in |
| Weight | — | Main unit: 5 lb 5 oz; subwoofer: 16 lb 2 oz |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 receiver |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | SBC |
| Wired Inputs | — | Optical audio input; USB Type-A (for updates only) |
| USB | — | Type-A; update only |
Features
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | — |
| 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 | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | 2.1ch soundbar; wireless subwoofer; S-Force PRO Front Surround; HDMI ARC |
| Special Features | — | TV wireless connection; Voice mode; Night mode |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | AC mains |
| Battery Life | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | — | BAR 35 W / SW 20 W; QuickStart BAR 0.5 W / SW 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | — |
| Controls | — | Remote control; Voice and Night modes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Charge 5 | 1 × main soundbar |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | Remote control |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | AC cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | — |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | — |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Optical cable; batteries for remote commander |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Instruction Manual; Quick Setup Guide |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Charge 5 | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | — | 2.1ch (wireless subwoofer) |
| Total Power Output | — | 330 W |
| Amplifier | — | Digital Amplifier, S-Master |
| Audio Channels | — | 2.1ch |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Sound Field; Night Mode; Voice Mode |
| Audio Features | — | S-Force PRO Front Surround; Dolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; TV wireless connection |
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