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JBL Bar 9.1 versus Sony HT-X8500
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| Specification | JBL Bar 9.1, 820W, 5.1.4ch Soundbar | Sony HT-X8500, 2.1ch Soundbar | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 116,100 | KSh 44,600 | 
| Sales | 28 - For Nov 2025 | 17 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Average rating | 5 - 1 votes | 5 - 1 votes | 
| Likes | 3 - For Nov 2025 | 1 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Views | 375 - For Nov 2025 | 242 - For Nov 2025 | 
| General | ||
| Available | August 2020  |  April 2019  | 
| Colors | Black |  Black | 
| Channels | 5.1.4ch |  2.1ch Simulated to 7.1.2ch  | 
| Total output | 820W |  - | 
| Platform | Chromecast Apple AirPlay 2  |  S-Master Amplifier - 3 Channels | 
| Key features | 300W wireless subwoofer Dual-band Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.2 Chromecast Apple AirPlay 2 Detachable surround speakers  |  Vertical surround engine HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos / DTS:X surround sound Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity Bravia Sync Built-in subwoofers  | 
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | 3 Ports HDMI eARC HDCP 2.3  |  HDMI ARC / eARC / CEC HDCP2.2 / 2.3 Bravia Sync  | 
| USB port | Type A |  USB Type A | 
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP  |  Bluetooth 5.0 | 
| Optical port | Yes |  Optical Audio | 
| Analog port | - |  - | 
| Wi-Fi | Dual-Band Wi-Fi |  - | 
| Ethernet port | No |  - | 
| Connectivity features | - |  - | 
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 305 x 440 x 305 mm |  - | 
| Subwoofer weight | 11.1 kg |  - | 
| Subwoofer output | 300W 10-inch Driver  |  - | 
| Subwoofer features | - |  - | 
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 884 x 62 x 120 mm |  890 x 64 x 96 mm (W x H x D) | 
| Main unit weight | 3.64 kg |  3.1 kg | 
| Main unit output | 400W 4 x Racetrack Drivers + 2 x Full-range Drivers + 3 x 20mm Tweeters  |  - | 
| Main unit features | Dolby Atmos |  Built-in Subwoofer Wall Mountable Bluetooth Wireless Connection Dolby Atmos / DTS:X Dolby Vision / HDR / HLG / HDR10  | 
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | 173 x 60 x 120 mm |  - | 
| Surround speaker weight | 0.72 kg |  - | 
| Surround speaker output | 60W Full-range Driver + 20mm Tweeter  |  - | 
| Surround speaker features | - |  - | 
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | - |  32W | 
| Standby consumption | < 6.0 W - Soundbar < 2.0 W - Subwoofer  |  - | 
| Power features | - |  - | 

