Portability
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 800 g
- Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W
- 3 kg
Speaker comparison
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 vs Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
KSh 49,000In Stock | 02  Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W
KSh 50,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 if you want a lighter build (800 g), an adjustable multicolour lightshow and a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W if you want a higher 1,000 W rated output and larger 90 mm drivers.
Output power
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 190 W rated output
- Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W
- 1,000 W rated output
Connections
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W
- Bluetooth 4.2
Controls
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Touch controls on right satellite base
- Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W
- Subwoofer power, input, Bluetooth and volume buttons
Audio
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Three-way stereo design
- Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W
- Dolby Digital
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Lighter: 800 g (vs 3 kg).
- Adjustable multicolour lightshow.
- Lower price: KSh 49,000 (vs KSh 50,000).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 4.2).
Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W
- Higher rated output: 1,000 W (vs 190 W).
- Larger drivers: 90 mm (vs 40 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 800 g | 3 kg |
| Output power | 190 W rated output | 1,000 W rated output |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Controls | Touch controls on right satellite base | Subwoofer power, input, Bluetooth and volume buttons |
| Audio | Three-way stereo design | Dolby Digital |
| Software | Harman Kardon One | Sony / Music Center (Bluetooth connection) |
| USB | USB-C service port, 5 V / 0.5 A | Type-A, WAV, MP3, WMA |
| Placement / mounting | Desktop placement | Soundbar wall mounting, compact surrounds with wall-mount holes |
| Type | Desktop Speaker | Soundbar System |
| Wired inputs | HDMI ARC | Optical audio input, analog stereo mini |
| HDMI | One HDMI ARC, HDCP 1.4 | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output |
| Lightshow | Adjustable multicolour lightshow | No party lightshow |
| Party features | Auracast multi-speaker playback | Not a party-speaker product |
| Home cinema features | HDMI ARC TV connection, dolby audio | Real 5.1-channel surround, Dolby Digital |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
In summary
Choose Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 for a lighter build and an adjustable multicolour lightshow; Sony HT-S500RF / 1000W offers more total output and drivers.
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