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Sony HT-S500RF versus JBL Bar 800
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Sony HT-S500RF, 5.1ch, 1000W Soundbar | JBL Bar 800, 720W, 5.1.2ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 43,000 | KSh 80,000 |
| Sales | 49 - For Oct 2025 | 8 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 3.3 - 17 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 2 - For Oct 2025 | 0 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 1,592 - For Oct 2025 | 121 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | August 2018 | February 2023 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 5.1ch | 5.1.2ch |
| Total output | 1000W | 720W |
| Platform | - | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant |
| Key features | HDMI ARC Bluetooth and NFC connectivity 240W subwoofer output | Detachable wireless surround speakers Wireless subwoofer PureVoice technology for enhanced voice clarity Room calibration assistant for best 3D surround effects HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough Chromecast / AirPlay 2 / Alexa MRM compatible |
| 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 | No |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 207 x 402 x 330 mm | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm |
| Subwoofer weight | 9.0 kg | 10 kg |
| Subwoofer output | 240W | 300W 10 inch |
| Subwoofer features | - | - |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 900 x 64 x 90 mm | 884 x 56 x 120 mm |
| Main unit weight | 3.0 kg | 3.4 g |
| Main unit output | 152W | 3x (46x90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3x 0.75" Tweeters 2x 2.75" Up-firing Full-range Drivers |
| Main unit features | - | Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough Dolby Vision Passthrough DTS |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | 91 x 216 x 91 mm | 145 x 56 x 120 mm |
| Surround speaker weight | 1.0 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Surround speaker output | 152W + 152W | 2 x 40W 46 x 90mm Racetrack Driver |
| Surround speaker features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | 140W | - |
| Standby consumption | < 0.5W | 2.0W |
| Power features | - | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz |
