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› JBL Cinema SB550, 3.1ch, 250W Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer versus JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer
JBL Cinema SB550 versus JBL Bar 500
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| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550, 3.1ch, 250W Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer | JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 30,000 | KSh 67,000 |
| Sales | 2 - For Mar 2026 | 13 - For Mar 2026 |
| Average rating | 0 - | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Mar 2026 | 0 - For Mar 2026 |
| Views | 44 - For Mar 2026 | 152 - For Mar 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | March 2024 | February 2023 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 3.1ch | 5.1ch |
| Total output | 250W | 590W |
| Platform | - | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant MultiBeam |
| Key features | Wireless subwoofer provides more flexibility Dolby digital sound for immersive movie experience Stream music from phones and laptops using Bluetooth Seamless audio and video sync using HDMI ARC 250W total power output Dedicated sound mode for enhanced voice clarity | 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 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | HDMI ARC | HDMI eARC |
| USB port | Type A | Type A - Service Only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth A2DP V1.3 / AVRCP V1.5 | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth A2DP V1.2 / AVRCP V1.5 |
| Optical port | Yes | Yes |
| Analog port | - | - |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | No | - |
| Connectivity features | Bluetooth 5.3 | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 200 x 324 x 250 mm (W x H x D) | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm |
| Subwoofer weight | 4.2 kg | 10 kg |
| Subwoofer output | 100W 5.25-inch Driver | 300W 10 inch |
| Subwoofer features | Wireless Subwoofer | - |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 950 x 64 x 80 mm (W x H x D) | 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm |
| Main unit weight | 2.5 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Main unit output | 150W 3 x (45 x 100mm) Racetrack Drivers 2 x 13mm Tweeters | 290W 4 x (46 x 90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3 x 0.75 inch Tweeters |
| Main unit features | Dolby Digital Enhanced Voice Clarity | Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | - | - |
| Surround speaker weight | - | - |
| Surround speaker output | - | - |
| Surround speaker features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | - | - |
| Standby consumption | < 0.5W | 2.0W |
| Power features | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz |