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Sony HT-S40R | 600W vs Apple HomeView

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Sony HT-S40R | 600W

Sony HT-S40R | 600W

  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Mains-powered product.
  • 600 W rated output.
  • Weighs 2 kg.
  • Rear speakers connect to the supplied wireless amplifier.
KSh 42,000In Stock
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Apple HomeView

Apple HomeView

  • 952 g.
  • Device capacity: up to six recognized users.
  • Wired power.
  • Video and audio calls: faceTime over Wi-Fi.
  • Sensors: ambient light, temperature and humidity, accelerometer.
KSh 41,300Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple HomeView is the better buy: it is lighter (952 g).

Portability

Sony HT-S40R / 600W
2 kg
Apple HomeView
952 g

Connections

Sony HT-S40R / 600W
Bluetooth 5.0
Apple HomeView
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony HT-S40R / 600W

  • Mains-powered product.
  • 600 W rated output.
  • Weighs 2 kg.

Apple HomeView

  • Lighter: 952 g (vs 2 kg).
  • Supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySony HT-S40R / 600WApple HomeView
Portability2 kg952 g
Output power600 W rated outputWired power
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
BrandSonyApple
ModelHT-S40RHomeView
TypeSoundbar System—
Product type—Smart display and home hub (tabletop model)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
DimensionsSoundbar: 900 × 52 × 74.5 mm; subwoofer: 192 × 387 × 366 mm; each surround: 83 × 180 × 74.5 mm; wireless amplifier: 160 × 52 × 160 mm (W × H × D)145.5 mm width; 136.7–173.2 mm height and 96.0–130.2 mm depth depending on tilt
WeightSoundbar: 2 kg; subwoofer: 7.8 kg; each surround: 0.6 kg; wireless amplifier: 0.8 kg952 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
BatteryMains-powered product—

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Network connection—Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 6.0

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0—
Bluetooth RangeApproximately 10 m line of sight—
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsA2DP; AVRCP; SBC—
Wired InputsAnalog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS); optical audio input—
HDMI0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC—
USBType-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingRear speakers connect to the supplied wireless amplifier—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
LightshowNo party lightshow—
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker product—
Home Cinema Features5.1ch home cinema; Dolby Digital; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music; Night and Voice modes—
Special FeaturesWireless rear speakers; HDMI ARC; USB audio playback—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Speaker Configuration5.1ch—
DriversSoundbar: 42 × 100 mm cone drivers; subwoofer: 160 mm cone driver; each surround: 65 mm cone driver—
Total Power Output600 W—
AmplifierSony S-Master digital amplifier—
Audio Channels5.1ch—
Sound Modes / EQAuto Sound; Cinema; Music; Night Mode; Voice Mode—
Audio FeaturesDolby Digital; LPCM 2ch; Dolby Dual mono; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback—

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Power SourceAC mains—
Battery LifeMains-powered product—
Power ConsumptionSW 55 W / SUR 20 W; Remote Start SW 2 W / SUR 0.5 W; QuickStart SW 0.5 W / SUR 0.5 W—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
ControlsRemote control; Night Mode and Voice Mode—
Placement / MountingSoundbar and surround wall mounting; separate wireless rear-speaker amplifier—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Speaker / SoundbarSoundbar; two surround speakers; wireless rear-speaker amplifier—
Subwoofer1 × subwoofer—
Remote ControlRemote control; batteries for remote commander—
Power CableTwo AC power cords—
Audio / HDMI CableHDMI cable—
Mounting AccessoriesWall-mount template—
Other AccessoriesWarranty card—
DocumentationQuick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual—

Compatibility & Security

Compatibility & Security specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Compatible cameras and sensors—Apple Home and Matter accessories; compatible cameras and sensors
Device capacity—Up to six recognized users; up to nine simultaneous camera feeds
Supported protocols—Thread, Matter and Apple Home
Automation—Scenes, schedules and voice-controlled routines
Detection features—Face recognition; smoke and carbon monoxide alarm Sound Recognition
Alarm and notifications—Alerts on compatible iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Storage & Network

Storage & Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Ports—USB-C power connector
App compatibility—Home, FaceTime, Messages, Music, Calendar, Reminders, Find My, Safari and more
Subscription requirements—Some media and HomeKit Secure Video features require subscriptions; compatible accessories sold separately
Privacy and security—A18 Secure Exclaves; personal content separated by user; Private Cloud Compute

Power

Power specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Power requirements—Wired power; included 30W adapter, 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
In the box—HomeView, 1.5 m USB-C cable, 30W adapter and documentation

Display and camera

Display and camera specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Display—7-inch IPS Liquid Retina; 1088 × 1088 pixels, 220 ppiSection: Display and camera
Brightness—0.3–500 nitsSection: Display and camera
Display Features—True Tone; oleophobic coating; proximity-responsive interfaceSection: Display and camera
Camera—12MP, f/2.4; Center StageSection: Display and camera
Video And Audio Calls—FaceTime over Wi-FiSection: Display and camera

Audio and intelligence

Audio and intelligence specifications comparison
SpecificationSony HT-S40R | 600WApple HomeView
Chip—Apple A18Section: Audio and intelligence
Speakers—Two full-range drivers, down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiatorsSection: Audio and intelligence
Audio—Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; computational audio; AirPlay multiroomSection: Audio and intelligence
Microphones—Four beamforming microphonesSection: Audio and intelligence
Assistant—Siri AI with Apple IntelligenceSection: Audio and intelligence
Sensors—Ambient light, temperature and humidity, accelerometerSection: Audio and intelligence
Colours—Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink and Space GraySection: Audio and intelligence
Setup Requirements—iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later or iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later; Wi-Fi internetSection: Audio and intelligence

In summary

The Apple HomeView is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build.

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