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Manufacturer audio-interface declarations
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Sony HT-AX7AAC, SBC; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): AAC, SBC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Analogue audio input (stereo mini),USB typeA,FAT32 / NTFS, Optical-audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC
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Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): AAC, SBC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Analogue audio input (stereo mini),USB typeA,FAT32 / NTFS, Optical-audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC
Sony HT-AX7306mm X 97mm X 123mm; 122mm X 39mm X 122mm; 306mm X 133mm X 123mm
Sony HT-S40R900x52x74.5mm; 192x387x366mm; 83x180x74.5 mm; 160x52x160mm
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — FRONT SPEAKER (W x H x D) (MM): 306mm X 97mm X 123mm; Size & Weight — Rear Speaker Size (W X H X D) (MM): 122mm X 39mm X 122mm; Size & Weight — REAR SPEAKERS ON FRONT SPEAKER (W x H x D) (MM): 306mm X 133mm X 123mm
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 900x52x74.5mm; Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER SIZE (W x H x D) (MM): 192x387x366mm; Size & Weight — Rear Speaker Size (W X H X D) (MM): 83x180x74.5 mm; Size & Weight — AMP BOX(W X H X D): 160x52x160mm
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (33)
Manufacturer speaker channel layout
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer-listed box contents
Sony HT-AX7*Separately sold USB PD adaptor is required. Quick Setup Guide USB Type-C® Cable Warranty Card
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included. Summary — WHAT'S IN THE BOX: *Separately sold USB PD adaptor is required. Quick Setup Guide USB Type-C® Cable Warranty Card
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer total audio output and rating basis
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40R600W
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate.
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 600W
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer power-supply declaration
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — PLAY TIME IN 10 MIN QUICK CHARGE
Sony HT-AX7Approx. 150 minutes
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
Manufacturer specification · Battery — PLAY TIME IN 10 MIN QUICK CHARGE: Approx. 150 minutes Battery — PLAY TIME IN 10 MIN QUICK CHARGE: Approx. 150 minutes
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40RAfter 20 minutes
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded for this side.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40RActive Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification)
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded for this side.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification)
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40RActive Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded for this side.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40RActive Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded for this side.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch
Sony HT-AX7Not verified
Sony HT-S40RActive Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available
Sources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded for this side.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): AAC, SBC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Analogue audio input (stereo mini),USB typeA,FAT32 / NTFS, Optical-audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC
Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off SwitchSources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available
Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available
Manufacturer total audio output and rating basisSources
Sony HT-AX7
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate.
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 600W
Manufacturer specification · Battery — PLAY TIME IN 10 MIN QUICK CHARGE: Approx. 150 minutes Battery — PLAY TIME IN 10 MIN QUICK CHARGE: Approx. 150 minutes
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)Sources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W
Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)Sources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available
Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATEDSources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – TerminalsSources
Sony HT-AX7
No source recorded.
Sony HT-S40R
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification)
Manufacturer dimensions of each listed componentDifferentSources
Sony HT-AX7
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — FRONT SPEAKER (W x H x D) (MM): 306mm X 97mm X 123mm; Size & Weight — Rear Speaker Size (W X H X D) (MM): 122mm X 39mm X 122mm; Size & Weight — REAR SPEAKERS ON FRONT SPEAKER (W x H x D) (MM): 306mm X 133mm X 123mm
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 900x52x74.5mm; Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER SIZE (W x H x D) (MM): 192x387x366mm; Size & Weight — Rear Speaker Size (W X H X D) (MM): 83x180x74.5 mm; Size & Weight — AMP BOX(W X H X D): 160x52x160mm
Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included. Summary — WHAT'S IN THE BOX: *Separately sold USB PD adaptor is required. Quick Setup Guide USB Type-C® Cable Warranty Card
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
*Separately sold USB PD adaptor is required. Quick Setup Guide USB Type-C® Cable Warranty Card
Not listed by the manufacturer
Show unverified (2)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Manufacturer speaker channel layoutSources
Sony HT-AX7
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.