Overall Score 7.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 3.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus | Sony HT S100F |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,050mm | 900mm |
height | 121mm | 64mm | |
weight | 6,300g | 2,400g | |
volume | 9,528.75cm³ | 5,068.8cm³ | |
thickness | 75mm | 88mm | |
AUDIO | size of speakers | 7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches | ✗ |
number of channels of sound output | 7.1.4only | 2only | |
audio output power | 400W | ✗ | |
has bluetooth aptx | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 38Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✓ | ✗ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✓ | |
hdmi ports | 3only | 1only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | v4.2 | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi version | v2.1 | ✗ | |
rj45 ports | 1only | ✗ | |
has a microphone input | ✓ | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✓ |
compatible with alexa | ✓ | ✗ | |
has spotify connect | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✗ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a dedicated smartphone app | ✓ | ✗ | |
warranty period | 2years | ✗ | |
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Sony HT S100F has a width of 900mm. The width represents the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are often designed to fit the width of TVs or get close.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 1,050mm
is smaller in width than the Sony HT S100F with a difference mm
Sony HT S100F has a height of 64mm. Height represents the vertical measurement of a device, soundbars are usually designed as slim as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 121mm
is longer in height than the Sony HT S100F with a difference 57mm
The Sony HT S100F weighs 2,400g. We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to shift around the space.
Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other kinds of products.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus, at 6,300g
is heavier than the Sony HT S100F by g.
Often a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar often, then you should aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar occupies. Sony HT S100F takes up 5,068.8cm³, it is important to know the space that a soundbar takes up just so as to confirm that it would easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's volume is 9,528.75cm³ meaning it
requires more space than the Sony HT S100F with a difference of cm³
The depth of Sony HT S100F is 88mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its volume by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a thickness of 75mm,
hence less thicker than the Sony HT S100F by -13mm
Shown as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 7 x 2 and 2 x 4 measured in inches. The loudness of any given speaker generally depends upon its size which is usually determined by the driver unit.
For surround sound channels, you’re going to run across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number shows the total of main speakers, the second number defines the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the sum of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the space containing the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-facing speakers within the soundbar.
Sony HT S100F having a sound output value of 2 implies that it has 2 main speakers
And the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus having 7.1.4 indicates that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an audio output power of 400W, this is based on the total of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the soundbar speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.
To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
The Sony HT S100F supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's lowest frequency is at 38Hz.
High-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an auxiliary input, an aux input allows you play from other audio sources by channeling them via a simple audio port say a 3.5mm jack.
Sony HT S100F has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high-definition audio.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus too has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface port by which it sends "feed" audio into inputs of other digital devices, which can process these signals.
Sony HT S100F has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you may connect at the same time numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 3 HDMI ports, meaning
it has 2 more ports than the Sony HT S100F
Sony HT S100F has Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to easily transfer data between different devices.
Both the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus and the Sony HT S100F have Bluetooth, which allows both devices to facilitate data transfers with compatible devices that are in close proximity using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony HT S100F has a Bluetooth version of 4.2
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got a higher version than the Sony HT S100F
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus can connect to Wi-Fi.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
RJ-45 ports are used for Local Area Network (LAN) connections. With more ports, you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has only 1 ports
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the Sony HT S100F
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has the HDMI ARC/EARC
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Spotify connect
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.
More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has DTS:X
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.
If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports Dolby digital plus
Sony HT S100F supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus.
The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a warranty period of 2 years