| Name | JBL Bar 1300X | Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $1699.95 | $899 |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon, JBL | Bose, Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 11.1.4 | 5.1.2 |
| Expandable up to: | - | 5.3.2, (add 2 subs) |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 14: Bar: 6× 46×90 mm + 4× 70 mm upfiring, Surrounds: 2× 46×90 mm + 2× 70 mm upfiring | 6: 4× racetrack drivers + 2× upfiring |
| Tweeters - total | 7: Bar: 5×20 mm, Surrounds: 2×20 mm | 3: 1× unknown size (center), 2× PhaseGuide |
| Subwoofers | 1× 12″ | 1× unknown size |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 1170 W | Not specified |
| Frequency range | 33 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Yes | Virtual |
| Other 3D audio formats? | MultiBeam | Bose TrueSpace |
| Other (notable) sound features? | PureVoice Dialogue. Detachable rears: use as standalone BT speakers | AI Dialogue Mode |
| Sound calibration? | Yes | Yes (ADAPTiQ) |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| 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-A port? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | None | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | JBL One app | Bose Music App |
| Voice assistant? | Indirectly (no built-in mic) | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700 |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 137.6×6.0×13.9 (bar + surrounds), 36.6×4.81×36.6 (subwoofer), 20.2×6.0×13.9 (each surround) | 104.5×5.8×10.7 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 54.2×2.4×5.5 (bar + surrounds), 14.4×18.9×14.4 (subwoofer), 8×2.4×5.5 (each surround) | 41.14×2.29×4.21 |
| Weight (kg): | 4.3, 15.65 (subwoofer), 1.1 (each surround) | 5.8 |
| Weight (lbs): | 9.5, 34.5 (subwoofer), 2.57 (each surround) | 12.68 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes | Yes, with optional wall bracket |
| Color options: | Black | Black and white |
| Accessories in the box | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps | HDMI cable, optical cable, remote, ADAPTiQ headset |
| More info | ||
| Model number | BAR 1300X | 441451 |
| User guide / manual | Owner's manual | Owner's guide |
| Official site link | JBL.com | Bose.com |
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