Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL Bar 3.1 vs JBL Bar 5.1

19specifications compared
12differ
7identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- Bar 3.1:3.1 channels
- Bar 5.1:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Bar 3.1:450 W
- Bar 5.1:550 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- Bar 3.1:450 W
- Bar 5.1:250 W
Connectivity technology
- Bar 3.1:Wired & Wireless
- Bar 5.1:Wireless
HDMI ports quantity
- Bar 3.1:3
- Bar 5.1:2
Depth
- Bar 3.1:78 mm
- Bar 5.1:100 mm
Height
- Bar 3.1:58 mm
- Bar 5.1:100 mm
Soundbar weight
- Bar 3.1:2.3 kg
- Bar 5.1:3.06 kg

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Comparison of Bar 3.1, Bar 5.1
72 specifications	A JBL Bar 3.1 View product	B JBL Bar 5.1 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	450 W	550 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 5.1
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	550 W
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	250 W
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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")
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	103 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
FM radioKnown for one	No	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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	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
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
DepthDiffers	78 mm	100 mm
HeightDiffers	58 mm	100 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.06 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	30.5 cm	44 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	44 cm	30.5 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	12.1 kg	10.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	485 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1096 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 features1 differ
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeDiffers	35 - 20000 Hz	40 - 20000 Hz

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