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Panasonic SC-HTB400 vs Sony HT-S20R

What SC-HTB400 does better (0) and where HT-S20R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Panasonic SC-HTB400
Panasonic · 2020SC-HTB400
0 advantages
vs
Sony HT-S20R
Sony · 2020HT-S20R
4 advantages≈ $180
4.5Sound9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

SC-HTB400HT-S20R
962 × 56120760 × 5286
SC-HTB400HT-S20RDifference
Height56 mm52 mm+4 mm
Width962 mm760 mm+202 mm
Depth120 mm86 mm+34 mm
Weight3,500 g2,000 g+1,500 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SC-HTB400 better than HT-S20R?

SC-HTB400 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HT-S20R better than SC-HTB400?

  1. Output power160 W vs 400 W2.5×
  2. Channel count2.1 vs 5.12.4×
  3. Weight3,500 g vs 2,000 g+75%
  4. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony HT-S20RSony HT-S20R≈ $180
Sound
Output power160 W400 W
Speaker channels2.15.1
Channel count2.15.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedWireless subwoofer included
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight3,500 g2,000 g
Width962 mm760 mm
Height56 mm52 mm
Depth120 mm86 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Remote controlYesYes
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