Sonos Playbar VS
JBL Bar 5.1
- Brand - Sonos
- Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
- APP CONTROL - true
- Brand - JBL
- Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
- APP CONTROL - true
Pros & Cons
Sonos Playbar
VSPros
- 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
VSPros
- Truly wireless 5.1 surround sound.
- Easy to set up and use.
- Impressive vocal clarity.
Cons
- The music feels flat.
- Plastic design.
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Sonos Playbar | JBL Bar 5.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | ||
| Built-in Channels | 3.0 | 5.1 |
| Amplification Type | active | active |
| Separate Speaker Connections | wireless | wireless |
| Separate Speaker (in Package) | 2 | |
| Supported Channel Quantity | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Streaming Services | ||
| Google Play Music | ||
| Apple Music (airplay) | ||
| Other Streaming Services | SoundCloud, Pandora, Tuneln | Chromecast, Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer |
| Spotify | ||
| Amazon Music | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Hdmi Arc | 1 | |
| 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 |
| Features | ||
| App Control | ||
| Voice Control | ||
| Multi-room | ||
| Remote Control | ||
| Microphone | ||
| 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 |
