JBL Bar 500 vs JBL 5.1 Surround

Name JBL Bar 500 JBL Bar 5.1 Surround
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MSRP $599.95 $599.95
Released 2022 2021
Availability  Available Discontinued
Current price Amazon, JBL Amazon, JBL
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 5.1 5.1
Expandable up to: - -
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 4: 4× 46×90 mm 5: 5× unknown size
Tweeters - total 3: 3×20 mm 2: 2×1.25″
Subwoofers 1× 10″ 1× 10″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 590 W 550 W
Frequency range 35 Hz - 20 kHz 40 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)? Yes (included) Yes (included)
Wireless surrounds?
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar, wireless subwoofer Soundbar, wireless subwoofer
Size (cm W×H×D): 101.7×5.6×10.35 (soundbar), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer) 101.8×5.8×10, 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer)
Size (inch W×H×D): 40×2.2×4, 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer) 40.1×2.3×3.9, 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer)
Weight (kg): 2.8, 10 (subwoofer) 3.06, 10.62 (subwoofer)
Weight (lbs): 6.2, 22 (subwoofer) 6.75, 23.41 (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 500 Bar 5.1 CNTR
User guide / manual Owner's manual Owner's manual
Official site link JBL.com JBL.com
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