Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL Bar 2.1 vs JBL Bar 5.1

31specifications compared
20differ
11identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- Bar 2.1:2.1 channels
- Bar 5.1:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Bar 2.1:300 W
- Bar 5.1:550 W
Audio decoders
- Bar 2.1:Dolby Digital
- Bar 5.1:Dolby Digital 5.1
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- Bar 2.1:100 W
- Bar 5.1:250 W
Tweeter diameter (imperial)
- Bar 2.1:2.54 cm (1")
- Bar 5.1:3.18 cm (1.25")
Subwoofer RMS power
- Bar 2.1:200 W
- Bar 5.1:300 W
Connectivity technology
- Bar 2.1:Wired & Wireless
- Bar 5.1:Wireless
HDMI ports quantity
- Bar 2.1:1
- Bar 5.1:2

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Comparison of Bar 2.1, Bar 5.1
76 specifications	A JBL Bar 2.1 View product	B JBL Bar 5.1 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	550 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital 5.1
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	550 W
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	100 W	250 W
Number of speakers	1	1
Number of tweeter drivers	2	2
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Differs	2.54 cm (1")	3.18 cm (1.25")
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 cm (10")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	300 W
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Chromecast
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WAV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) case volumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.261 cm³
Pallet GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6925281957499
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi frequencyKnown for one	5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	965 mm	1018 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	100 mm
HeightDiffers	58 mm	100 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.16 kg	3.06 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	24 cm	44 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	37.9 cm	30.5 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	24 cm	30.5 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.67 kg	10.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1045 mm	382 mm
Package depthDiffers	405 mm	485 mm
Package heightDiffers	310 mm	1096 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.4 kg	16.9 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6925281957499
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 pc(s)
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet net weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178.4 kg
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	605 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1040 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	415 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44.6 kg
Layers per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 - 20000 Hz

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