Name | JBL Bar 300 | JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam |
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MSRP | $399.95 | $399.95 |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Availability | Available | Discontinued |
Current price | Amazon, JBL | Amazon, JBL |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Expandable up to: | - | - |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 4: 4× 46×90 mm | 5: 5× 48×80 mm |
Tweeters - total | 2: 2×20 mm | 0 |
Subwoofers | 0 | 0 |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | 260 W | 250 W |
Frequency range | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | 50 Hz - 20 kHz |
DTS:X support | No | No |
Dolby Atmos support? | Virtual | Virtual |
Surround sound? | Virtual | Virtual |
Other 3D audio formats? | MultiBeam | MultiBeam |
Other (notable) sound features? | PureVoice Dialogue | None |
Sound calibration? | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ 1× |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ | ✔ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
USB-A port? | ✔ | ✔ |
Other audio ports | None | None |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | JBL One app | None (setup only) |
Voice assistant? | Indirectly (no built-in mic) | Indirectly (no built-in mic) |
Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
Alexa cast? | ✔ | ✔ |
Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | ❌ |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 82.0×5.6×10.35 | 70.9×5.8×10.1 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 32.3×2.2×4 | 27.9×2.3×3.9 |
Weight (kg): | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Weight (lbs): | 5.5 | 6.17 |
Wall mountable? | Yes | Yes |
Color options: | Black | Black |
Accessories in the box | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit |
More info | ||
Model number | BAR 300 | BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM |
User guide / manual | Owner's manual | Owner's manual |
Official site link | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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