JBL PartyBox Encore Essential vs Sony HT-S400 | 330W
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |  Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 36,000.00 | KSh 29,000.00 |
| Battery | 4800mAh | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | Main unit: 5 lb 5 oz; subwoofer: 16 lb 2 oz |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Sony |
| Model | PartyBox Encore Essential | HT-S400 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27.6 x 32.7 x 29.3 cm | Main unit: 35.5 × 2.63 × 3.5 in; subwoofer: 7.63 × 15.25 × 15.75 in |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | Main unit: 5 lb 5 oz; subwoofer: 16 lb 2 oz |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4800mAh | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 receiver |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | — |
| Wired Inputs | USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX | Optical audio input; USB Type-A (for updates only) |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output |
| USB | Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX | Type-A; update only |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | 1 x 6.3mm Wired Mic Input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Link two Encore Essential speakers together wirelessly using True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology for a massive, true stereo soundstage. | — |
| App Support | JBL PartyBox App (Custom EQ & Lights) | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | SBC |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | — |
| Lightshow | Built-in RGB ring lights and strobes flash perfectly in time with your music, setting the ultimate party vibe automatically. | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | 2.1ch soundbar; wireless subwoofer; S-Force PRO Front Surround; HDMI ARC |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Special Features | — | TV wireless connection; Voice mode; Night mode |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 x 5.25" Woofer, 2 x 1.75" Tweeters | — |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 100W RMS | 330 W |
| Speaker Configuration | — | 2.1ch (wireless subwoofer) |
| 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 |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | AC mains |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 Hours | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | 3.5 Hours | — |
| Power Consumption | — | BAR 35 W / SW 20 W; QuickStart BAR 0.5 W / SW 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Splashproof) | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | — |
| Controls | — | Remote control; Voice and Night modes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Sony HT-S400 | 330W |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox Encore Essential | 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 |
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