Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs JBL Bar 500MK2

35specifications compared
19differ
16identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- Bar 1000MK2:7.1.4 channels
- Bar 500MK2:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Bar 1000MK2:960 W
- Bar 500MK2:750 W
Audio decoders
- Bar 1000MK2:DTS:X, Dolby Atmos
- Bar 500MK2:Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- Bar 1000MK2:500 W
- Bar 500MK2:450 W
Number of tweeter drivers
- Bar 1000MK2:2
- Bar 500MK2:4
Tweeter diameter
- Bar 1000MK2:2.5 cm
- Bar 500MK2:2 cm
Product colour
- Bar 1000MK2:Black
- Bar 500MK2:White
Audio formats supported
- Bar 1000MK2:MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
- Bar 500MK2:MP3

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Comparison of Bar 1000MK2, Bar 500MK2
46 specifications	A JBL Bar 1000MK2 View product	B JBL Bar 500MK2 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1.4 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	960 W	750 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS:X, Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
Surround speaker RMS powerKnown for one	80 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker3 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	500 W	450 W
Number of tweeter driversDiffers	2	4
Number of full-range driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterDiffers	2.5 cm	2 cm
Full-range driver diameterKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.91 cm (0.75")
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer RMS power	300 W	300 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)	25.4 cm (10")	25.4 cm (10")
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Dolby Vision
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2	MP3
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 45 °C	0 - 45 °C
Technical detailsidentical
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	80 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	4	1
HDMI inKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP	Yes	Yes
HDCP version	2.3	2.3
USB port	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	100–240	100–240
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	2 W	2 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	854 mm	940 mm
DepthDiffers	128 mm	104 mm
HeightDiffers	52 mm	50.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	5.5 kg	2.9 kg
Subwoofer weightDiffers	9.1 kg	8.1 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.5 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	980 mm	1030 mm
Package depthDiffers	495 mm	403 mm
Package heightDiffers	398 mm	487 mm
Package weightDiffers	22.6 kg	18 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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