GENESIS Helium 800BT vs JBL Bar 5.1

Key differences

The JBL Bar 5.1 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the GENESIS Helium 800BT (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL Bar 5.1 has 450 W more RMS rated power than the GENESIS Helium 800BT (510 W vs 60 W). The GENESIS Helium 800BT has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the JBL Bar 5.1 (2 vs 1). Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH): 180 x 110 x 113 mm on the GENESIS Helium 800BT, 165 x 93 x 59 mm on the JBL Bar 5.1. Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H): 255 x 250 x 235 mm on the GENESIS Helium 800BT, 440 x 305 x 305 mm on the JBL Bar 5.1.

• Audio output channels
  • Helium 800BT:2.1 channels
  • Bar 5.1:5.1 channels
• RMS rated power
  • Helium 800BT:60 W
  • Bar 5.1:510 W
• Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
  • Helium 800BT:180 x 110 x 113 mm
  • Bar 5.1:165 x 93 x 59 mm
• Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
  • Helium 800BT:255 x 250 x 235 mm
  • Bar 5.1:440 x 305 x 305 mm
• Connectivity technology
  • Helium 800BT:Wired & Wireless
  • Bar 5.1:Wireless
• USB 2.0 ports quantity
  • Helium 800BT:2
  • Bar 5.1:1