Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 450 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A (750 W vs 300 W). The Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (2 vs 1). The Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A has 75 mm more width than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (1015 mm vs 940 mm). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 5.1.2 channels on the Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A. Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II on the Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:300 W
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:Black
Connectivity technology
- BAR 500 MK2:Wired & Wireless
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:Wireless
HDMI ports quantity
- BAR 500 MK2:1
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:2
Width
- BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:1015 mm
Depth
- BAR 500 MK2:104 mm
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:112 mm
Height
- BAR 500 MK2:50.5 mm
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:63 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, TRUE X SURROUND 90A
53 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	300 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	25.4 cm (10")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
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
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown 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 & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers	1	2
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown 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	1015 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	112 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	63 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	3.9 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	18.7 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	40.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	40.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	9.4 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.5 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 g
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	4 pc(s)

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More soundbar speakers comparisons

All soundbar speakers comparisons