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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Physical Inputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Sony HT-S200F vs Roku Smart Soundbar

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony HT-S200F
Roku Smart Soundbar

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Sony HT-S200F Picture
Roku Smart Soundbar Picture
Channels
2.1
Channels
2.0

Variants

  • HT-S200F
  • Roku Smart Soundbar (Black)

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Sony HT-S200F

Roku Smart Soundbar

The Sony HT-S200F and the Roku Smart Soundbar are similarly-performing budget soundbars, but depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The Roku gives you access to Roku's media player. It also supports Wi-Fi wireless playback, unlike the Sony. However, if you want to use your soundbar as a hub between devices, you may prefer the Sony because it has an HDMI Out port. The Sony is also better-built, and it has less compression at max volume.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

6.3
6.4

Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.0
6.6

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

6.7
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Sony HT-S200F Style photo - bar
Roku Smart Soundbar Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sony HT-S200F Style photo - sub
Roku Smart Soundbar Style photo - sub

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Sony HT-S200F Style photo - satellites
Roku Smart Soundbar Style photo - satellites

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Sony HT-S200F Dimensions photo - bar
Roku Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

22.8" (58.0 cm)
32.1" (81.5 cm)

Height  

2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)

Depth  

3.7" (9.5 cm)
3.9" (9.8 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Sony HT-S200F Dimensions photo - sub
Roku Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Sony HT-S200F Dimensions photo - satellites
Roku Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Sony HT-S200F Back photo - bar
Roku Smart Soundbar Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on back)
Universal (holes on back)

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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Sony HT-S200F Back photo - sub
Roku Smart Soundbar Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Integrated
No Subwoofer

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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Sony HT-S200F Back photo - satellites
Roku Smart Soundbar Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build quality photo  

Sony HT-S200F Build quality photo
Roku Smart Soundbar Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Sony HT-S200F In The Box photo
Roku Smart Soundbar In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

6.7
7.0

Stereo Setup  

Sony HT-S200F Stereo Setup
Roku Smart Soundbar Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.87
-0.30

Std. Err. 
 

3.86 dB
2.79 dB

Channels 
 

2.1
2.0

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

56.6 Hz
56.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

14.3 kHz
13.5 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

6.7
7.0

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
0

Slope 
 

-0.87
-0.30

Std. Err. 
 

3.86 dB
2.79 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

56.6 Hz
56.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

14.3 kHz
13.5 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

6.0
6.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

3.60 dB
3.20 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.0
6.6

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.6 dB SPL
90.2 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

0.54 dB
3.09 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.6
7.6

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.45
0.40

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.09
2.89

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Center 
 

6.2
6.2

Center Setup  

Sony HT-S200F Center Setup
Roku Smart Soundbar Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom
Phantom

Slope 
 

-0.42
-1.61

Std. Err. 
 

4.19 dB
4.00 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

89.3 dB SPL
88.1 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.37
0.72

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.45
2.28

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Surround 5.1 
 

2.7
3.6

Surround Setup  

Sony HT-S200F Surround Setup
Roku Smart Soundbar Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

1.24
-1.72

Std. Err. 
 

6.54 dB
4.35 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

85.6 dB SPL
87.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.72
1.18

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.93
2.52

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
0.0

Height Setup  

Sony HT-S200F Height Setup
Roku Smart Soundbar Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

Sony HT-S200F H Frequency Response
Roku Smart Soundbar H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Slope 
 

N/A
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

4.1
4.6

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Sony HT-S200F Physical inputs bar photo 1
Roku Smart Soundbar Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Sony HT-S200F Physical inputs bar photo 2
Roku Smart Soundbar Physical inputs bar photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
No

Full HDMI In 
 

No
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

6.1
6.1

eARC 
 

No
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

No
No

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

0.0
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

DTS:X 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

6.0
6.0

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

No
No

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Latency 
 

7.4
6.9

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

66 ms
91 ms

Optical 
 

90 ms
95 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

N/A
N/A

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Wireless Playback 
 

6.0
8.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

No
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
No

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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Sony HT-S200F Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Roku Smart Soundbar Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Sony HT-S200F Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Roku Smart Soundbar Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

No
No

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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Sony HT-S200F Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Roku Smart Soundbar Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Sony HT-S200F Physical controls satellites photo 1
Roku Smart Soundbar Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No

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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Sony HT-S200F Interface photo
Roku Smart Soundbar Interface photo

Display 
 

No
No

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Sony HT-S200F Controls photo
Roku Smart Soundbar Controls photo

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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Sony HT-S200F Remote photo
Roku Smart Soundbar Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

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App 
 

App image  

Sony HT-S200F App image
Roku Smart Soundbar App image

App Name  

No App
Roku - Official Remote Control

iOS  

No
Yes

Android  

No
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

No
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

No
All

Casts Device Files 
 

No
Yes

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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Standby
No

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes

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