JBL Bar 300 vs 500

Name JBL Bar 300 JBL Bar 500
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MSRP $399.95 $599.95
Released 2022 2022
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon, JBL Amazon, JBL
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 5.0 5.1
Expandable up to: - -
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 4: 4× 46×90 mm 4: 4× 46×90 mm
Tweeters - total 2: 2×20 mm 3: 3×20 mm
Subwoofers 0 1× 10″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 260 W 590 W
Frequency range 50 Hz - 20 kHz 35 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 PureVoice Dialogue
Sound calibration? Yes Yes
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet port (RJ45)
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 JBL One app
Voice assistant? Indirectly (no built-in mic) Indirectly (no built-in mic)
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Yes (included)
Wireless surrounds?
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar Soundbar, wireless subwoofer
Size (cm W×H×D): 82.0×5.6×10.35 101.7×5.6×10.35 (soundbar), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer)
Size (inch W×H×D): 32.3×2.2×4 40×2.2×4, 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer)
Weight (kg): 2.5 2.8, 10 (subwoofer)
Weight (lbs): 5.5 6.2, 22 (subwoofer)
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 500
User guide / manual Owner's manual Owner's manual
Official site link JBL.com JBL.com
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