Connections
- Sony HT-S40R / 600W
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Speaker comparison
Sony HT-S40R | 600W vs Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Sony HT-S40R | 600W
KSh 42,000In Stock | 02  Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
KSh 49,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Sony HT-S40R / 600W has a higher 600 W rated output and larger 100 mm drivers, while the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 is lighter (800 g) and has an adjustable multicolour lightshow.
Portability
- Sony HT-S40R / 600W
- 2 kg
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 800 g
Output power
- Sony HT-S40R / 600W
- 600 W rated output
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 190 W rated output
Controls
- Sony HT-S40R / 600W
- Remote control
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Touch controls on right satellite base
Audio
- Sony HT-S40R / 600W
- Dolby Digital
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Three-way stereo design
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Sony HT-S40R / 600W
- Higher rated output: 600 W (vs 190 W).
- Larger drivers: 100 mm (vs 40 mm).
- Lower price: KSh 42,000 (vs KSh 49,000).
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Lighter: 800 g (vs 2 kg).
- Adjustable multicolour lightshow.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Sony HT-S40R / 600W | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 2 kg | 800 g |
| Output power | 600 W rated output | 190 W rated output |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Controls | Remote control | Touch controls on right satellite base |
| Audio | Dolby Digital | Three-way stereo design |
| USB | Type-A, WAV, MP3, WMA | USB-C service port, 5 V / 0.5 A |
| Placement / mounting | Soundbar and surround wall mounting | Desktop placement |
| Type | Soundbar System | Desktop Speaker |
| Wired inputs | Analog stereo mini, USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS) | HDMI ARC |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output | One HDMI ARC, HDCP 1.4 |
| Lightshow | No party lightshow | Adjustable multicolour lightshow |
| Party features | Not a party-speaker product | Auracast multi-speaker playback |
| Home cinema features | 5.1ch home cinema, Dolby Digital | HDMI ARC TV connection, dolby audio |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
In summary
Get the Sony HT-S40R / 600W if you want a higher 600 W rated output and larger 100 mm drivers, or the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 if you would rather have a lighter build and an adjustable multicolour lightshow.
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