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› JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer versus JBL Bar 1300MK2, 2470W, 11.1.4ch Soundbar
JBL Bar 500 versus JBL Bar 1300MK2
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| Specification | JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer | JBL Bar 1300MK2, 2470W, 11.1.4ch Soundbar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 69,000 | KSh 190,000 |
| Sales | 17 - For Apr 2026 | 22 - For Apr 2026 |
| Average rating | 0 - | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Apr 2026 | 0 - For Apr 2026 |
| Views | 266 - For Apr 2026 | 93 - For Apr 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | February 2023 | September 2025 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 5.1ch | 11.1.4ch |
| Total output | 590W | 2470W |
| Platform | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant MultiBeam | Chromecast Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 Multibeam Alexa Multi-Room Google Assistant Siri Spotify Connect Auracast |
| Key features | Wireless subwoofer PureVoice technology for enhanced voice clarity Room calibration assistant for best 3D surround effects HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough Wide soundstage with JBL Multibeam technology Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity Apple AirPlay 2 Detachable wireless surround speakers PureVoice dialogue enhancement Easy room calibration HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatible |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | HDMI eARC | 3 x HDMI HDMI eARC |
| USB port | Type A - Service Only | Type A |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth A2DP V1.2 / AVRCP V1.5 | Bluetooth 5.3 - Main Bar Bluetooth 5.4 - Surround Speakers Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP |
| Optical port | Yes | Yes |
| Analog port | - | - |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet port | - | No |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm | 315 x 277 x 275 mm (W x H x D) |
| Subwoofer weight | 10 kg | 12 kg |
| Subwoofer output | 300W 10 inch | 1200W 8-inch Driver |
| Subwoofer features | - | Wireless Subwoofer |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm | 1030 x 58 x 136 mm (W x H x D) |
| Main unit weight | 2.8 kg | 5.9 kg |
| Main unit output | 290W 4 x (46 x 90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3 x 0.75 inch Tweeters | 950W 8 x (50 x 75mm) Racetrack Drivers 4 x 75mm Up-firing Full-range Drivers 7 x 25mm Tweeters |
| Main unit features | Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough | Dolby Atmos DTS:X Dolby Vision Passthrough Room Calibration Enhanced Voice Clarity AI Sound Boost 3D Spatial Audio |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | - | 202 x 58 x 136 mm (W x H x D) |
| Surround speaker weight | - | 1.3 kg |
| Surround speaker output | - | 320W 2 x (50 x 90mm) Racetrack Driver 1 x 20mm Tweeter 1 x 75mm Up-firing Full-range 1 x 50mm Full-range Driver |
| Surround speaker features | - | 4722mAh Rechargeable Up to 10h Playtime |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | - | - |
| Standby consumption | 2.0W | - |
| Power features | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz | - |