Sony HT-S500RF versus JBL Bar 500MK2

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Sony HT-S500RF, 5.1ch, 1000W Soundbar

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KSh 55,800

JBL Bar 500MK2, 750W, 5.1ch Soundbar

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KSh 75,500

Sony HT-S500RF, 5.1ch, 1000W Soundbar JBL Bar 500MK2, 750W, 5.1ch Soundbar
Price KSh 55,800 KSh 75,500
Sales 46 - For Apr 2026 7 - For Apr 2026
Average rating 3.3 - 17 votes 0 -
Likes 4 - For Apr 2026 0 - For Apr 2026
Views 1,476 - For Apr 2026 12 - For Apr 2026
General
Available August
2018
June
2025
Colors Black
Black
White
Channels 5.1ch
5.1ch
Total output 1000W
750W
Platform -
Chromecast Built-in
Apple AirPlay 2
Multibeam
Alexa Multi-Room
Google Assistant
Siri
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready
Key features HDMI ARC
Bluetooth and NFC connectivity
240W subwoofer output
Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity
Apple AirPlay 2
PureVoice dialogue enhancement
Easy room calibration
HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compatible
Connectivity
HDMI port HDMI ARC
1 x HDMI
HDMI eARC
USB port Yes
Type A
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP
Optical port Yes
Yes
Analog port Yes
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Wi-Fi No
Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet port No
No
Connectivity features -
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer dimensions 207 x 402 x 330 mm
325 x 400 x 325 mm (W x H x D)
Subwoofer weight 9.0 kg
8.1 kg
Subwoofer output 240W
300W
10-inch Driver
Subwoofer features -
Wireless Subwoofer
Main unit
Main unit dimensions 900 x 64 x 90 mm
940 x 50.5 x 104 mm (W x H x D)
Main unit weight 3.0 kg
2.9 kg
Main unit output 152W
450W
5 x (42 x 80mm) Racetrack Drivers
4 x 20mm Tweeters
Main unit features -
Dolby Atmos
DTS Virtual:X
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Room Calibration
Enhanced Voice Clarity
AI Sound Boost
Surround speaker
Surround speaker dimensions 91 x 216 x 91 mm
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Surround speaker weight 1.0 kg
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Surround speaker output 152W + 152W
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Surround speaker features -
-
Power
Active consumption 140W
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Standby consumption < 0.5W
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Power features -
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