These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonos Ray ranks #19 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality at $219; the Sony HT-S400 ranks #12 of 16 soundbars with a subwoofer by sound quality at $258.
Why pick the Sonos Ray: The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Sony HT-S400 cannot. The tradeoff: It connects by optical only, so there is no HDMI control and no Atmos.
The case for the Sony HT-S400: The HT-S400 pairs a slim bar with a wireless subwoofer, so movies get real low end without wires across the room. The catch: It has no Atmos or DTS:X and only HDMI ARC, so lossless and height formats are out.
Buy the Sonos Ray at $219 for an all-in-one soundbar, or the Sony HT-S400 at $258 for a soundbar with a subwoofer instead.
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The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music.
The HT-S400 pairs a slim bar with a wireless subwoofer, so movies get real low end without wires across the room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Ray | Sony HT-S400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.00 | $258.00 |
| Ranked | #19 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #12 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer |
| App | Yes (Sonos) | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Channels | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| Dimensions | 2.8”H x 21.9”W x 3.7”D (70 x 557 x 93 mm) | 2.5”H x 35.4”W x 3.5”D (64 x 900 x 88 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | Bar: 4 drivers (2 tweeters, 2 midwoofers) with bass reflex port | Bar: 2 X-Balanced speaker units; Sub: 6.3” (160 mm) woofer |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | ARC only |
| Included Subwoofer | None (optional Sonos Sub or Sub Mini) | Wireless, 6.3” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Sonos Era 100 or One SL) | No |
| Room Correction | Yes (Trueplay) | No |
| Voice Assistants | No | No |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming) | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 330W total |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | - | 387H x 192W x 400D mm |
| Subwoofer Weight | - | 7.3 kg |
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