Panasonic SC-HTB496

80 W, 2.1 Channel
Price in EUR including VAT
4Ratings
Test reportsGood based on 2 tests
Delivered between Tue, 13/5 and Thu, 15/5
Only 2 items in stock at supplier

Product details

With the 2.1 Soundbar System SC-HTB496, you will experience sound technology for both the eyes and ears. Equipped with 320 W (RMS) output power and a wireless subwoofer, this stylish soundbar impresses with powerful, balanced sounds. The minimalist, flat design of the soundbar harmoniously integrates into your home theater setup. Combined with its user-friendly operation, the HTB496 becomes a true highlight in your living room.

Key specifications

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Audio channel
2.1 Channel
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Audio technology
Dolby Digital
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
15980716

General information

Manufacturer
Panasonic
Category
Sound bars
Manufacturer no.
SC-HTB496EGK
Release date
14/5/2021

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multimedia functions

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Audio channel
2.1 Channel
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Nominal power
80 W
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Network features
DTS Play-Fi
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
SBC
Audio technology
Dolby Digital
Audio formats
LPCM, MP3 VBR

Connections

Audio inputs
Digital in
Audio outputs
USB
Video connections
HDMI Type A
HDMI features
Audio return channel
USB ports
USB-A
USB features
USB recording

Power supply

Power consumption
24 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.50 W

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer Panasonic fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
AC Cables

Product dimensions

Height
5.60 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
10.10 cm
Weight
1.90 kg
Subwoofer height
38.20 cm
Subwoofer width
17.10 cm
Subwoofer depth
36.30 cm
Subwoofer weight
5.70 kg

Package dimensions

Length
88.50 cm
Width
24 cm
Height
51.50 cm
Weight
9.75 kg

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.HP
    0 %
  • 2.Dell
    0.5 %
  • 2.Panasonic
    0.5 %
  • 2.Razer
    0.5 %
  • 5.Creative
    0.6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Panasonic
    Not enough data
  • 1.Creative
    1 day
  • 2.Philips
    5 days
  • 3.Sony
    7 days
  • 4.Bose
    9 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 9.HP
    4.6 %
  • 9.Sony
    4.6 %
  • 11.Panasonic
    4.9 %
  • 12.Bose
    5.2 %
  • 12.Sennheiser
    5.2 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingGood76/100
Good68/100
Rank 16 out of 22Stiftung WarentestSoundbars im Test - Filmreifer Ton für den FernseherReleaseAugust 2022

Soundbars and soundplates are speakers that have been developed specifically for use with TVs. We were stricter in our assessment than with televisions. We do not only expect good music and speech reproduction from soundbars. Film effects and compressed streams via Bluetooth must also be well implemented...

Very good83/100
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Rank 3 out of 3Satvision3 Soundbar-Neuheiten im TestReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveBluetooth 4.2
  • PositiveRemote control incl. batteries
  • PositiveWall bracket included
  • PositiveUSB port
  • PositiveSubwoofer
  • NegativeNo HDMI cable included