Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

ASUS ROG Gjallar vs JBL BAR 500 MK2

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 2 more tweeter drivers than the ASUS ROG Gjallar (4 vs 2). The ASUS ROG Gjallar has 0.7 cm more tweeter diameter than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (2.7 cm vs 2 cm). The ASUS ROG Gjallar has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (2 vs 1). Audio output channels: 2.1.2 channels on the ASUS ROG Gjallar, 5.1 channels on the JBL BAR 500 MK2. Product colour: Black on the ASUS ROG Gjallar, White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2.

  • Audio output channels
    • ROG Gjallar:2.1.2 channels
    • BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • ROG Gjallar:2
    • BAR 500 MK2:4
  • Tweeter diameter
    • ROG Gjallar:2.7 cm
    • BAR 500 MK2:2 cm
  • Product colour
    • ROG Gjallar:Black
    • BAR 500 MK2:White
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • ROG Gjallar:2
    • BAR 500 MK2:1
  • Width
    • ROG Gjallar:607 mm
    • BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
  • Depth
    • ROG Gjallar:92 mm
    • BAR 500 MK2:104 mm
  • Height
    • ROG Gjallar:82 mm
    • BAR 500 MK2:50.5 mm

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Comparison of ROG Gjallar, BAR 500 MK2
62 specifications
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1.2 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Atmos
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)YesYes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Number of tweeter driversDiffers24
Tweeter diameterDiffers2.7 cm2 cm
Number of woofer driversKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of full-range driversKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one16.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one5.08 cm (2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-range driver diameterKnown for one5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C
Illumination LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 - 320 Kbit/s
Transmitting powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 dBmW
Compatible productsKnown for onePC MAC PlayStation® 4 PlayStation® 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox one Xbox Series X Xbox Series S iOS Android Bluetooth deviceUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100–240
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers607 mm940 mm
DepthDiffers92 mm104 mm
HeightDiffers82 mm50.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers2.4 kg2.9 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.5 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers5.7 kg8.1 kg
WeightKnown for one8.29 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers674 mm1030 mm
Package depthDiffers178 mm403 mm
Package heightDiffers546 mm487 mm
Package weightDiffers11.4 kg17.6 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA2DP, AVRCP
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one50 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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