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Sony HT-S20R vs Sony HT-SD40

What HT-S20R does better (3) and where HT-SD40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Sony HT-S20R
Sony · 2020HT-S20R
3 advantages≈ $180
vs
Sony HT-SD40
Sony · 2022HT-SD40
0 advantages≈ $210
9.2Sound5.9

Why is HT-S20R better than HT-SD40?

  1. Channel count5.1 vs 2.12.4×
  2. Output power400 W vs 330 W+21%
  3. Weight2,000 g vs 2,400 g+20%

Why is HT-SD40 better than HT-S20R?

HT-SD40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sony HT-S20RSony HT-S20R≈ $180
Sony HT-SD40Sony HT-SD40≈ $210
Sound
Output power400 W330 W
Speaker channels5.12.1
Channel count5.12.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedWireless subwoofer included
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
HDMI eARC / ARC—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight2,000 g2,400 g
Width760 mm900 mm
Height52 mm—
Depth86 mm—
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placement—vor dem Fernseher, an der Wand
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