| Name | Bluesound Pulse Cinema | JBL Bar 1300X |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $1499 | $1699.95 |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon, JBL |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 3.2.2 | 11.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.3.2, (add rears, sub) | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 5: 5× 1.5×3″ (2 upfiring) | 14: Bar: 6× 46×90 mm + 4× 70 mm upfiring, Surrounds: 2× 46×90 mm + 2× 70 mm upfiring |
| Tweeters - total | 5: 5×0.75″ (2 upfiring) | 7: Bar: 5×20 mm, Surrounds: 2×20 mm |
| Subwoofers | 2× 4″ woofer (built-in) | 1× 12″ |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 500 W | 1170 W |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 33 Hz - 20 kHz |
| DTS:X support | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | No | Yes |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | MultiBeam |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | PureVoice Dialogue. Detachable rears: use as standalone BT speakers |
| Sound calibration? | No | Yes |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ✔ 3× |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB port? | USB-A (playback) | USB-A (playback) |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out (RCA), RCA in | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | BluOS | JBL One app |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Indirectly (no built-in mic) |
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Pulse Sub+ (8″) or wired sub | Yes (included) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Pulse Flex 2i or Pulse M | Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 120.0×7.4×14.0 | 137.6×6.0×13.9 (bar + surrounds), 36.6×4.81×36.6 (subwoofer), 20.2×6.0×13.9 (each surround) |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 47.12×2.91×5.51 | 54.2×2.4×5.5 (bar + surrounds), 14.4×18.9×14.4 (subwoofer), 8×2.4×5.5 (each surround) |
| Weight (kg): | 6.69 | 4.3, 15.65 (subwoofer), 1.1 (each surround) |
| Weight (lbs): | 14.75 | 9.5, 34.5 (subwoofer), 2.57 (each surround) |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount bracket | Yes, with included wall mount kit |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Ethernet cable, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps |
| More info | ||
| Model number | P530 | BAR 1300X |
| User guide / manual | Owner's Manual | Owner's manual |
| Official site link | Bluesound.com | JBL.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon, JBL |
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