Jbl Bar 300 Vs. Bose Solo 5 Tv Soundbar Review In Detail

Width

JBL Bar 300 820mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 1,390mm

JBL Bar 300 has a width of 820mm. A soundbar's width represents the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are often designed to match the width of television sets or get close.

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar, at 1,390mm is smaller in width than the JBL Bar 300 by mm

Height

JBL Bar 300 103mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 180mm

The JBL Bar 300 measures to a height of 103mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are often designed as thin as possible to aesthetically fit in a space.

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar, at 180mm rises higher than the JBL Bar 300 by 77mm

Weight

JBL Bar 300 2,500g

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 1,220g

The JBL Bar 300 weighs 2,500g. We prefer a lower weight better because lighter soundbars are easier to carry around the space. Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, even say for many other types of products.

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar, at 1,220g weigh less than the JBL Bar 300 by g. Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to switch the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should try to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Volume

JBL Bar 300 4,729.76cm³

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 54,912.06cm³

The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's body or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar occupies. JBL Bar 300 occupies 4,729.76cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the soundbar takes up just so as to confirm that it will easily fit in the available space .

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar's volume is 54,912.06cm³ meaning it requires more space than the JBL Bar 300 by cm³

Thickness

JBL Bar 300 56mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 219mm

The thickness of JBL Bar 300 is 56mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its space occupied by the surface area(length by width)

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has a thickness of 219mm, meaning that it is thicker than the JBL Bar 300 with a difference of 163mm

JBL Bar 300
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Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

JBL Bar 300 5only

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 2only

When it comes to surround sound channels, you'll come across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number represents the number of main speakers, the second number denotes the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the number of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are most times placed on the ceiling of the space that has the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-firing speakers inside the soundbar itself.

The JBL Bar 300 having a sound output value of 5 indicates that it has 5 main speakers

And the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar having 2 means that it has 2 main speakers

Audio Output Power

JBL Bar 300 260W

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 has an audio output power of 260W, this is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the JBL Bar 300 speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".

To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.

Has Bluetooth Aptx

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used to transmit audio wirelessly using Bluetooth.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Bar 300 50Hz

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. JBL Bar 300's lowest frequency is at 50Hz.

Highest Frequency

JBL Bar 300 20,000Hz

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

High-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. JBL Bar 300's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.

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Has An Aux Input

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✓

The JBL Bar 300 has an auxiliary input, an aux input enables you play from external audio devices by channeling them through a simple audio port like a 3.5mm jack.

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar too has an auxiliary input.

Has An Hdmi Output

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

The JBL Bar 300 has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port channel high-definition audio.

Hdmi Ports

JBL Bar 300 1only

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

Has Bluetooth

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✓

JBL Bar 300 supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology which allows you to easily transfer data between different compatible devices.

Both the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar and the JBL Bar 300 have Bluetooth, which means both soundbars to facilitate data exchange with compatible devices placed in close range using radio waves that are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Bar 300 v5

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 has a Bluetooth version of 5

Supports Wi-Fi

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the JBL Bar 300 can connect to Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi Version

JBL Bar 300 v802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Most modern soundbars that support WiFi connectivity typically support the 802.11b/g/n/ax standards. Which are known by Wi-Fi 4 - 6. JBL Bar 300 supports 802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n

Hdmi Version

JBL Bar 300 v2

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 has an HDMI version of 2, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✓

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar and the JBL Bar 300 have S/PDIF out ports

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Hdmi Arc / Earc

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the JBL Bar 300

Compatible With Google Assistant

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.

Compatible With Alexa

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.

Compatible With Siri

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 is compatible with Apple's Siri voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Apple HomeKit-compatible devices.

Has Dolby Atmos

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. JBL Bar 300 has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.

Has Dts:x

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.

More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. JBL Bar 300 has DTS:X

Has Chromecast Built-In

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.

Has Airplay

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. JBL Bar 300 supports Dolby digital plus

Supports Dolby Digital

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

JBL Bar 300 ✓

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ✗

There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the JBL Bar 300.

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