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JBL Bar 500MK2 versus JBL Bar 1000
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| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2, 750W, 5.1ch Soundbar | JBL Bar 1000, 880W, 7.1.4ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 75,500 | KSh 114,000 |
| Sales | 0 - For Apr 2026 | 12 - For Apr 2026 |
| Average rating | 0 - | 5 - 1 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Apr 2026 | 1 - For Apr 2026 |
| Views | 0 - For Apr 2026 | 94 - For Apr 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | June 2025 | February 2023 |
| Colors | Black White | Black |
| Channels | 5.1ch | 7.1.4ch |
| Total output | 750W | 880W |
| Platform | Chromecast Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 Multibeam Alexa Multi-Room Google Assistant Siri Spotify Connect Tidal Connect Roon Ready | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant MultiBeam |
| Key features | Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity Apple AirPlay 2 PureVoice dialogue enhancement Easy room calibration HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compatible | Detachable wireless surround speakers 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 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | 1 x HDMI HDMI eARC | 3 Ports HDMI eARC |
| USB port | Type A | Type A - Service Only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth A2DP V1.2 / AVRCP V1.5 |
| Optical port | Yes | Yes |
| Analog port | - | - |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 | Yes |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| Connectivity features | - | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 325 x 400 x 325 mm (W x H x D) | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm |
| Subwoofer weight | 8.1 kg | 10 kg |
| Subwoofer output | 300W 10-inch Driver | 300W 10 inch |
| Subwoofer features | Wireless Subwoofer | - |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 940 x 50.5 x 104 mm (W x H x D) | 884 x 56 x 125 mm |
| Main unit weight | 2.9 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Main unit output | 450W 5 x (42 x 80mm) Racetrack Drivers 4 x 20mm Tweeters | 440W 5 x (46 x 90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3 x 0.75 inch Tweeters 2 x 2.75 inch Up-firing Full-range Drivers |
| Main unit features | Dolby Atmos DTS Virtual:X Dolby Vision Passthrough Room Calibration Enhanced Voice Clarity AI Sound Boost | DTS:X Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough DTS |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | - | 155 x 56 x 125 mm |
| Surround speaker weight | - | 1.4 kg |
| Surround speaker output | - | 2x 70W 0.75 inch Tweeters 2.75 inch Up-firing Full-range drivers |
| Surround speaker features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | - | - |
| Standby consumption | - | 2.0W |
| Power features | - | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz |