Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold or perhaps PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold vs PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold

SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold specs

SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold
 PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold specs

PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold
Type: Sound bar

Type: Sound bar

Number of channels: 2.0

Number of channels: 2.0

Total power output: 120 W

Total power output: 80 W

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Configuration: Sound bar

Configuration: Sound bar x 1

AV FUNCTIONS

Power: 80 W

AV FUNCTIONS
Audio features: – Digital Amplifier
– S-Master

Preset sound modes: – Auto Sound
– Cinema
– Music
– Standard
– SOUND EFFECT: Night mode, Voice mode

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Audio processing: Dolby Digital

APP
Other features: Virtual surround technology: S-Force

CONNECTIVITY

App name: Panasonic Music Streaming app

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Inputs: HDMI (ARC) x 1

App features: – Playback
– Music control

Outputs: Optical out x 1

CONNECTIVITY
WiFi: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Inputs: – HDMI 1.4 x 1
– Optical x 1

USB: Yes

WiFi: No

GENERAL

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1

USB: No

Power consumption: – On mode: 30 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

GENERAL
Colour: Black

Box contents: – Sony HT-SF150 2.0 Sound Bar
– Remote control
– Batteries for remote control
– Optical cable
– AC cord

Power consumption: – On mode: 0.5 W
– Standby: 15 W
– Annual: 11 kWh

Dimensions: 64 x 900 x 88 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Black

Boxed dimensions: 164 x 960 x 150 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Panasonic SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar
– Mains lead
– Remote control

Weight: 2.4 kg

Dimensions: 51 x 450 x 135 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed weight: 3.5 kg

Boxed dimensions: 160 x 570 x 510 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Weight: 1.6 kg

Boxed weight: 2.4 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £99

Price: £99.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold or PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Panasonic, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £378.99 for Panasonic. The max for each was £13999/£4299 and minimum was £7.49/£19.99

Price analysis of SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold

Price analysis of PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold

  • SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold
  • Bluetooth
  • HDMI / Optical
  • Top features: – S-Force PRO technology brings cinema sound home – Bluetooth connectivity makes connecting easy – Slim design looks great in front of your TV S-Force PROThe Sony HT-SF150 2.0 Sound Bar features S-Force PRO surround sound, providing high quality cinema-style sound in your living room. Whether you’re watching your favourite TV show or the latest blockbuster, everyone can enjoy fantastic sound to go along with the show.There’s nothing worse than sound that doesn’t quite hit the spot. This sound bar also offers high quality bass, so you won’t be left with flat-sounding sound.Bluetooth connectivityFancy a setup that looks as good as it sounds? The Sony HTSF150 has a Bluetooth connection that lets you connect wirelessly to compatible TVs, which means you won’t need a cable trailing from your TV.If you still fancy using an HDMI connection, the ARC compatible HDMI port means you’ll only need a single cable between your TV and sound bar.Built for more than just TV, the SF150 lets you connect your phone over Bluetooth too, so you can stream songs from your phone to your sound bar.Slim designThe slim design and soft edges mean that this sound bar looks great sitting in front of your TV.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup. Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 4548736067332
  • PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold
  • 80 W
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Bluetooth
  • HDMI / Optical
  • Top features: – 80 watts output power delivers mesmerising sound – Bluetooth to access quality sound from your devices – Stylish and discreet design to go with your TV 80 watts output powerWith a whole lot of sound power packed into a compact size, the Panasonic SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar brings your sports, reality shows, and music to life with clear acoustics and spectacular stereo effects.80 watts of output power from two full-range speakers combined with Panasonic’s accumulated technologies, including Bass Reflex, let you enjoy rich sound any time.BluetoothBluetooth connection lets you enjoy music and more from your smartphone or tablet for a quality home theatre system.Stylish and discreet designThe SC-HTB208EBK Sound Bar fits nicely on any television stand or beneath the TV frame to compliment your room d√©cor and deliver the sound you love.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup.Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 5025232875016

What’s better SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold or PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold and PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £99 cost of SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold is closer to the expectation you had than the £99.99 pricep point of PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold and PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas PANASONIC SC-HTB208EBK 2.0 Wireless Compact Sound Bar, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY HTSF150 2.0 Sound Bar, Gold



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