Sonos Playbar VS JBL Bar 5.1
Sonos Playbar
  • Brand - Sonos
  • Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
  • APP CONTROL - true
JBL Bar 5.1
  • Brand - JBL
  • Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
  • APP CONTROL - true

Pros & Cons

Sonos Playbar

VS

Pros

    • The special Sonos application has all the useful features.
    • The output sound is properly balanced and clear

Cons

    • You may experience the volume imbalance issue

JBL Bar 5.1

VS

Pros

    • Truly wireless 5.1 surround sound.
    • Easy to set up and use.
    • Impressive vocal clarity.

Cons

    • The music feels flat.
    • Plastic design.

Specifications

Specification Sonos Playbar JBL Bar 5.1
Audio Features
Amplification Type active active
Separate Speaker Connections wireless wireless
Separate Speaker (in Package) 2
Supported Channel Quantity 5.1 5.1
Built-in Channels 3.0 5.1
Streaming Services
Apple Music (airplay)
Other Streaming Services SoundCloud, Pandora, Tuneln Chromecast, Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer
Spotify
Amazon Music
Google Play Music
Connectivity
Hdmi Input/output 3/0
Ethernet (rj45) 2
Subwoofer Output - 1
Bluetooth
Headphone Output
Wi-fi
Analog Audio Input/output (rca) 1/0
Coaxial Digital Input/output
Usb 1
Optical Digital Input/output 1 1
Hdmi Arc 1
Features
Voice Control
Multi-room
Remote Control
Microphone
App Control
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 5.4/11.9 3.9/8.6 (4.5/9.9 with detachable speakers)
Size (h X W X D), Cm/in 3.3 x 35.4 x 5.5/8.5 x 90 x 14 5.8 x 114.8 x 9.3/2.3 x 45 x 3.7 (5.8 x 131.3 x 9.3/2.3 x 51.7 x 3.7 with detachable speakers)
General
Soundbar Buttons play/pause, volume up, volume down power, volume down, volume up, input
Connection To Source wired, wireless wired, wireless
Placement Type table-top table-top, wall-mountable
Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer Connections wireless wireless
Separate Subwoofer (in Package) 1
Built-in Subwoofer
Multichannel Surround
Dts:x
Dolby Atmos

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