JBL Bar 800 vs 700

Name JBL Bar 800 JBL Bar 700
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MSRP $999.95 $899.95
Released 2022 2023
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon, JBL Amazon, JBL
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 5.1.2 5.1
Expandable up to: - -
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 7: Bar: 3× 46×90 mm + 2× 70 mm upfiring, Surrounds: 2× 46×90 mm 5: Bar: 3× 46×90 mm, Surrounds: 2× 46×90 mm
Tweeters - total 3: 3×20 mm 3: 3×20 mm
Subwoofers 1× 10″ 1× 10″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 720 W 620 W
Frequency range 35 Hz - 20 kHz 35 Hz - 20 kHz
DTS:X support No No
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Virtual
Surround sound? Yes Yes
Other 3D audio formats? None None
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) Yes (included)
Wireless surrounds? Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds
Size (cm W×H×D): 117.4×5.6×12.0 (bar + surrounds), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer), 15.5×5.6×12 (each surround) 117.4×5.6×12.0 (bar + surrounds), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer), 15.5×5.6×12 (each surround)
Size (inch W×H×D): 46.2×2.2×4.7 (bar + surrounds), 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer), 6.1×2.2×4.9 (each surround) 46.2×2.2×4.7 (bar + surrounds), 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer), 6.1×2.2×4.9 (each surround)
Weight (kg): 3.4, 10 (subwoofer), 0.65 (each surround) 3.2, 0.65 (each surround), 10 (subwoofer)
Weight (lbs): 7.4, 22 (subwoofer), 1.4 (each surround) 7.04, 1.4 (each surround), 22 (subwoofer)
Wall mountable? Yes Yes
Color options: Black Black
Accessories in the box Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps
More info
Model number BAR 800 BAR 700
User guide / manual Owner's manual Owner's manual
Official site link JBL.com JBL.com
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