Sony HT-S40R | 600W vs JBL Authentics 300
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S40R | 600W |  JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 42,000.00 | KSh 45,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | HT-S40R | Authentics 300 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Smart Speaker |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | — |
| Wired Inputs | Analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS); optical audio input | — |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC | — |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS | — |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 home cinema; Dolby Digital; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music; Night and Voice modes | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | Wireless rear speakers; HDMI ARC; USB audio playback | — |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch | — |
| Total Power Output | 600 W | — |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Night Mode; Voice Mode | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; LPCM 2ch; Dolby Dual mono; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback | — |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | AC mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | SW 55 W / SUR 20 W; Remote Start SW 2 W / SUR 0.5 W; QuickStart SW 0.5 W / SUR 0.5 W | — |
| 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-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Night Mode and Voice Mode | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | JBL Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Authentics 300 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control; batteries for remote commander | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | AC cord | — |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | — |
| Other Accessories | Warranty card | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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