Sony HT-S400 vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-S400 has a total rating of 4.4 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-S400 has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HT-S400 versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the BAR 300.
Only the JBL BAR 300 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-S400 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL BAR 300. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-S400 received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
App control is available for the BAR 300. A built-in microphone is present only on the BAR 300. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the BAR 300 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Sony HT-S400 got a rating of 5, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.