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Sony HT-RT40 versus JBL Bar 500
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| Specification | Sony HT-RT40, 5.1ch, 600W Soundbar | JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 38,000 | KSh 57,500 |
| Sales | 0 - For Sep 2025 | 0 - For Sep 2025 |
| Average rating | 3.3 - 6 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Sep 2025 | 0 - For Sep 2025 |
| Views | 0 - For Sep 2025 | 0 - For Sep 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | August 2017 | February 2023 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 5.1ch | 5.1ch |
| Total output | 600W | 590W |
| Platform | - | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant MultiBeam |
| Key features | HDMI ARC Bluetooth and NFC connectivity 600W total power output | Wireless subwoofer PureVoice technology for enhanced voice clarity Room calibration assistant for best 3D surround effects HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough Wide soundstage with JBL Multibeam technology Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | HDMI ARC | HDMI eARC |
| USB port | Yes | Type A - Service Only |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth A2DP V1.2 / AVRCP V1.5 |
| Optical port | Yes | Yes |
| Analog port | Yes | - |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | No | - |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 190 x 392 x 315 mm | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm |
| Subwoofer weight | 7.8 kg | 10 kg |
| Subwoofer output | - | 300W 10 inch |
| Subwoofer features | - | - |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 900 x 52 x 70 mm | 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm |
| Main unit weight | 2.1 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Main unit output | - | 290W 4 x (46 x 90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3 x 0.75 inch Tweeters |
| Main unit features | - | Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | 80 x 1073 x 70 mm | - |
| Surround speaker weight | 2.7 kg | - |
| Surround speaker output | - | - |
| Surround speaker features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | 85W | - |
| Standby consumption | - | 2.0W |
| Power features | - | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz |
