JBL Bar 300 vs JBL 5.0 Multibeam

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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