Sony HT-S500RF versus Sony HT-X8500

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Sony HT-S500RF, 5.1ch, 1000W Soundbar

In Stock
KSh 43,000

Sony HT-X8500, 2.1ch Soundbar

Out Of Stock
KSh 44,600

Sony HT-S500RF, 5.1ch, 1000W Soundbar Sony HT-X8500, 2.1ch Soundbar
Price KSh 43,000 KSh 44,600
Sales 49 - For Oct 2025 12 - For Oct 2025
Average rating 3.3 - 17 votes 5 - 1 votes
Likes 2 - For Oct 2025 1 - For Oct 2025
Views 1,592 - For Oct 2025 306 - For Oct 2025
General
Available August
2018
 April
2019
Colors Black
 Black
Channels 5.1ch
 2.1ch
Simulated to 7.1.2ch
Total output 1000W
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Platform -
 S-Master Amplifier - 3 Channels
Key features HDMI ARC
Bluetooth and NFC connectivity
240W subwoofer output
 Vertical surround engine
HDMI eARC
Dolby Atmos / DTS:X surround sound
Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
Bravia Sync
Built-in subwoofers
Connectivity
HDMI port HDMI ARC
 HDMI ARC / eARC / CEC
HDCP2.2 / 2.3
Bravia Sync
USB port Yes
 USB Type A
Bluetooth Yes
 Bluetooth 5.0
Optical port Yes
 Optical Audio
Analog port Yes
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Wi-Fi No
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Ethernet port No
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Connectivity features -
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer dimensions 207 x 402 x 330 mm
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Subwoofer weight 9.0 kg
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Subwoofer output 240W
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Subwoofer features -
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Main unit
Main unit dimensions 900 x 64 x 90 mm
 890 x 64 x 96 mm (W x H x D)
Main unit weight 3.0 kg
 3.1 kg
Main unit output 152W
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Main unit features -
 Built-in Subwoofer
Wall Mountable
Bluetooth Wireless Connection
Dolby Atmos / DTS:X
Dolby Vision / HDR / HLG / HDR10
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 -
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Power
Active consumption 140W
 32W
Standby consumption < 0.5W
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Power features -
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