Product comparison · 2 speaker sets

GENESIS Helium 600 vs JBL Bar 5.1

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Bar 5.1 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the GENESIS Helium 600 (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL Bar 5.1 has 450 W more RMS rated power than the GENESIS Helium 600 (510 W vs 60 W). Only the JBL Bar 5.1 has Bluetooth. Recommended usage: PC/Laptop on the GENESIS Helium 600, Universal on the JBL Bar 5.1. Product colour: Black, Red on the GENESIS Helium 600, Black on the JBL Bar 5.1.

Audio output channels
- Helium 600:2.1 channels
- Bar 5.1:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Helium 600:60 W
- Bar 5.1:510 W
Recommended usage
- Helium 600:PC/Laptop
- Bar 5.1:Universal
Product colour
- Helium 600:Black, Red
- Bar 5.1:Black
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Helium 600:16.5 cm (6.5")
- Bar 5.1:25.4 cm (10")
Connectivity technology
- Helium 600:Wired
- Bar 5.1:Wireless
Bluetooth
- Helium 600:No
- Bar 5.1:Yes
Cables included
- Helium 600:AC
- Bar 5.1:AC, AUX, HDMI, Optical

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Comparison of Helium 600, Bar 5.1
58 specifications	A GENESIS Helium 600 View product	B JBL Bar 5.1 View product
Performance4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	510 W
Recommended usageDiffers	PC/Laptop	Universal
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Wood	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cable lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Magnetically shieldedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Rotary	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CE, RoHS, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Amplifieridentical
Amplification device includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Amplifier/receiver output interface typeKnown for one	RCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Amplifier/receiver input interface typeKnown for one	3.5 mm jack	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakers	2	2
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	30 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	165 x 93 x 59 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 g
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	30 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	25.4 cm (10")
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	440 x 305 x 305 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 kg
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, AUX, HDMI, Optical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Case colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	40 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker tweeters quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1148 x 93 x 58 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.9 kg

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