Product comparison · 2 speaker sets

GENESIS Helium 100 BT RGB vs JBL Bar 5.1

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 3identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Bar 5.1 has 3.1 channels more audio output channels than the GENESIS Helium 100 BT RGB (5.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The JBL Bar 5.1 has 500 W more RMS rated power than the GENESIS Helium 100 BT RGB (510 W vs 10 W). The GENESIS Helium 100 BT RGB has 0.8 more Bluetooth version than the JBL Bar 5.1 (5.0 vs 4.2). Recommended usage: PC/Laptop on the GENESIS Helium 100 BT RGB, Universal on the JBL Bar 5.1. Product colour: Black, Silver on the GENESIS Helium 100 BT RGB, Black on the JBL Bar 5.1.

  • Audio output channels
    • Helium 100 BT RGB:2.0 channels
    • Bar 5.1:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • Helium 100 BT RGB:10 W
    • Bar 5.1:510 W
  • Recommended usage
    • Helium 100 BT RGB:PC/Laptop
    • Bar 5.1:Universal
  • Product colour
    • Helium 100 BT RGB:Black, Silver
    • Bar 5.1:Black
  • Connectivity technology
    • Helium 100 BT RGB:Wired & Wireless
    • Bar 5.1:Wireless
  • Bluetooth version
    • Helium 100 BT RGB:5.0
    • Bar 5.1:4.2

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Comparison of Helium 100 BT RGB, Bar 5.1
39 specifications
Performance4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.0 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W510 W
Recommended usageDiffersPC/LaptopUniversal
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), MetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakers22
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 x 93 x 59 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one120 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one10 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker tweeters quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1148 x 93 x 58 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 kg
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 x 305 x 305 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 kg
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.2
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, AUX, HDMI, Optical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Amplifieridentical
Amplification device includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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