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Denon DHT-S217 vs Sony HT-S400

What DHT-S217 does better (0) and where HT-S400 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Denon DHT-S217
Denon · 2022DHT-S217
0 advantages≈ $250
vs
Sony HT-S400
Sony · 2022HT-S400
1 advantage≈ $240
4.8Sound5.9

Why is DHT-S217 better than HT-S400?

DHT-S217 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HT-S400 better than DHT-S217?

  1. Weight3,600 g vs 2,400 g+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony HT-S400Sony HT-S400≈ $240
Sound
Output power—330 W
Speaker channels2.12.1
Channel count2.12.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedWireless subwoofer included
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
HDMI eARC / ARCYesYes
Optical inputYesYes
Design & build
Weight3,600 g2,400 g
Width890 mm900 mm
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, vor dem Fernsehervor dem Fernseher, an der Wand
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