Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs JBL Cinema SB140

22specifications compared
17differ
5identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the JBL Cinema SB140 (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 640 W more RMS rated power than the JBL Cinema SB140 (750 W vs 110 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 423 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the JBL Cinema SB140 (450 W vs 27 W). Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has Wi-Fi. Woofer diameter (subwoofer): 25.4 cm (10") on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 10.2 cm (4") on the JBL Cinema SB140.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- Cinema SB140:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- Cinema SB140:110 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:450 W
- Cinema SB140:27 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:300 W
- Cinema SB140:56 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)
- BAR 500 MK2:25.4 cm (10")
- Cinema SB140:10.2 cm (4")
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- Cinema SB140:Black
Bluetooth version
- BAR 500 MK2:5.3
- Cinema SB140:4.2
Wi-Fi
- BAR 500 MK2:Yes
- Cinema SB140:No

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, Cinema SB140
56 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B JBL Cinema SB140 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	110 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Atmos	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar mode controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV Sound ShareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	27 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1%
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Full-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	300 W	56 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Differs	25.4 cm (10")	10.2 cm (4")
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	80 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmitting powerKnown for one	15 dBmW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	4.2
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDCP	Yes	Yes
HDCP versionDiffers	2.3	1.4
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP V1.3/AVRCP V1.5
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	100–240	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	900 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	63 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	67 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	15 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	32 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	22 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	2.8 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	1030 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	403 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	487 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	17.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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