Compare Sony HT-A7000 vs Panasonic SC-HTB01 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connectivity

Ports
[Input] 1x HDMI (ARC) | [Output] 2x HDMI + 1x Optical + 1x mini-jack + 1x USB-A
[Input] 1x TV + 1x HDMI | [Output] 1x USB + 1x HDMI + 1x Optical
HDMI ARC + Optical (TOSLINK) + 100Mbps LAN
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 2.1
WiFi + IR receiver

Construction

Colors
Matte Black
Black or White with matte finish
Drivers
5 drivers + 2x passive radiators
Drivers | Subwoofer
1x 8.0cm cone + 2x 8cm passive radiators
Drivers | Tweeter
2x 1.4cm cones (L/R)
1x center tweeter
Drivers | Woofer
2x 4.0cm cones (L/R)
4x elliptical mid-woofers + 3x passive radiators
Form Factor
All-in-One Soundbar
All-in-one soundbar
All-in-one soundbar
Microphone
Far-field microphone array
Speakers
11 drivers

Dimensions

Size | Depth
142 mm (5 5/8")
132 mm
100 mm / 3.94"
Size | Height
80 mm (3 1/4")
52 mm
69 mm / 2.72"
Size | Width
1300 mm (51 1/4")
431 mm
651 mm / 25.625"
Weight
8.7 kg (19lb 2oz)
1.8 kg
2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs

Function

Amplifier
Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX
Five Class-D digital amplifiers
Audio
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, LPCM
3D Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS:X
Dolby Atmos
Bluetooth Codecs
AAC, SBC, LDAC
SBC
Channels
7.1.2-channels
2.1 channels
Processor
Quad Core 1.4 GHz A-53
Software
Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Music Service Button, Works with Google Assistant,AirPlay2
Voice Assistance
Google Assistant, Alexa

Performance

Memory | Capacity
1GB
Memory | Type
SDRAM
Power Consumption
65 W
24W
Power Output
500 W
80W: 2x 25W (L/R) + 30W (Sub)
Storage
4GB

Production

Accessory
Subwoofer: Optional SA-SW3 or SA-SW5 | Wireless Rear Speakers: Optional SA-RS3S
Availability
2021-09
2021-10-05
Debut
2021-07-20
2020-06
2021-09

Price

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