Sony HT-S400 | 330W vs Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S400 | 330W |  Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,000.00 | KSh 37,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | Main unit: 5 lb 5 oz; subwoofer: 16 lb 2 oz | 1.97kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Bose |
| Model | HT-S400 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar |
| Announced | — | 2020 |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Main unit: 35.5 × 2.63 × 3.5 in; subwoofer: 7.63 × 15.25 × 15.75 in | 593.4 × 56.1 × 102.1mm |
| Weight | Main unit: 5 lb 5 oz; subwoofer: 16 lb 2 oz | 1.97kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 receiver | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | — |
| Wired Inputs | Optical audio input; USB Type-A (for updates only) | Optical digital input, 3.5mm AUX input and 3.5mm BASS output |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output | 1 × HDMI ARC with CEC |
| USB | Type-A; update only | N/A — no user USB input |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m / 33ft |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — no Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Bose SimpleSync compatible |
| App Support | — | N/A — no companion app required |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.1ch soundbar; wireless subwoofer; S-Force PRO Front Surround; HDMI ARC | Dolby Digital, dialogue mode, HDMI ARC/CEC and optional wired Bose Bass Module support |
| Special Features | TV wireless connection; Voice mode; Night mode | Auto-wake, enhanced dialogue and Bose SimpleSync compatibility |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 2.1ch (wireless subwoofer) | Compact 2.0-channel soundbar with three-speaker array |
| Total Power Output | 330 W | — |
| Amplifier | Digital Amplifier, S-Master | — |
| Audio Channels | 2.1ch | 2.0-channel |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Sound Field; Night Mode; Voice Mode | Dialogue mode and adjustable bass |
| Audio Features | S-Force PRO Front Surround; Dolby Digital; Dolby Dual mono; LPCM 2ch; TV wireless connection | Dolby Digital; enhanced dialogue reproduction |
| Drivers | — | 3-speaker array; Bose does not publish driver dimensions |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | AC mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | BAR 35 W / SW 20 W; QuickStart BAR 0.5 W / SW 0.5 W | Standby: |
| Charging Time | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Voice and Night modes | Supplied remote control and HDMI-CEC TV control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A — indoor mains-powered design |
| Materials | — | Metal and plastic |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Tabletop or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S400 | 330W | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Bose TV Speaker |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control | Remote control with preinstalled battery |
| Power Cable | AC cable | AC power cord |
| Other Accessories | Optical cable; batteries for remote commander | N/A |
| Documentation | Instruction Manual; Quick Setup Guide | Quick Start Guide and safety instructions |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | Optical digital audio cable; HDMI cable not supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A — wall bracket sold separately |
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