Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels

24specifications compared
13differ
11identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 430 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels (550 W vs 120 W). The JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 190 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels (250 W vs 60 W). Subwoofer location: Separate on the JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels, Built-in on the Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels. Audio formats supported: MP3, WAV on the JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA on the Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:550 W
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:120 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:250 W
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:60 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:300 W
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:60 W
Subwoofer location
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Separate
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:Built-in
AC input frequency
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:50/60 Hz
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:0.5 W
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:2.2 W
Width
- JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1018 mm
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:890 mm

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Comparison of JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM, YAS-109
79 specifications	A JBL JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model JBL2GBAR51IMBLKAM View product	B Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels Model YAS-109 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	550 W	120 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	250 W	60 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Mid-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.4 cm (2.12")
Mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 cm
Number of speakersKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	300 W	60 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	62 - 170 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationDiffers	Separate	Built-in
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WAV	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Dolby Vision	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired & Wireless
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5	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)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1018 mm	890 mm
DepthDiffers	100 mm	131 mm
HeightDiffers	58 mm	53 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.85 kg	3.4 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	30.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	30.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	44 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	10.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	1105 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	488 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	382 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source

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