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7.4Sound4.5
Why is Bar 500 better than BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8?
- SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
Why is BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 better than Bar 500?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 290 W | — |
| Speaker channels | 5.1 | 5.0.2 |
| Channel count | 5.1 | 5 |
| Subwoofer | Wireless subwoofer included | None |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | Yes | — |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 4,700 g |
| Width | — | 1,100 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Placement | — | vor dem Fernseher, an der Wand |
