JBL Bar 300
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
See price on AmazonOverall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Bar 300 | VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 820mm | 1,219.2mm |
height | 103mm | 67.1mm | |
weight | 2,500g | 5,600g | |
volume | 4,729.76cm³ | ✗ | |
thickness | 56mm | 165.1mm | |
AUDIO | number of channels of sound output | 5only | 5.1.4only |
audio output power | 260W | ✗ | |
has bluetooth aptx | ✓ | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 50Hz | 30Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✓ | ✗ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi ports | 1only | 2only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | v4.1 | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✓ | |
wi-fi version | v802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n | ✗ | |
hdmi version | v2 | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✓ |
compatible with google assistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
compatible with alexa | ✓ | ✗ | |
compatible with siri | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✓ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✓ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a dedicated smartphone app | ✓ | ✗ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1years | |
usb ports | ✗ | 1only | |
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JBL Bar 300 has a width of 820mm. A soundbar's width indicates the horizontal measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to match the width of television sets or get close.
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar, at 1,219.2mm
is smaller in width than the JBL Bar 300 by mm
The JBL Bar 300 measures to a height of 103mm. The height represents the vertical measurement of a soundbar, they are usually designed to be as thin as it can be to aesthetically fit in a space.
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar, at 67.1mm
is shorter than the JBL Bar 300 with a difference -35.9mm
JBL Bar 300 weighs 2,500g. We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry around the space.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes their movement easier, and for many other types of products.
The VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar, at 5,600g
is heavier than the JBL Bar 300 with a difference g.
Often a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to adjust the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the product fills. JBL Bar 300 occupies 4,729.76cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that a soundbar takes up just so as to confirm that it would easily fit in the available space .
The depth 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)
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a thickness of 165.1mm,
hence thicker than the JBL Bar 300 by 109.1mm
For 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 defines the sum of main speakers, the second number defines the sum of subwoofers, and the third number if available represents the number of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the space containing the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-firing speakers within the soundbar.
The JBL Bar 300 having a sound output value of 5 indicates that it has 5 main speakers
And the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar having 5.1.4 means that it has 5 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
JBL Bar 300 has an audio output power of 260W, this is based on the sum 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 features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
JBL Bar 300 supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly using Bluetooth.
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 while at it. JBL Bar 300's lowest frequency is at 50Hz.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar's lowest frequency is at 30Hz, this implies that
JBL Bar 300 got a juicier bass than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
,
the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
High-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. JBL Bar 300's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
The JBL Bar 300 has an auxiliary input, this allows you to play from external audio sources by channeling them via a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack.
JBL Bar 300 has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high-definition audio.
JBL Bar 300 has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can connect at the same time numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 2 HDMI ports, meaning
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 1 more ports than the JBL Bar 300
JBL Bar 300 supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology which allows you to easily transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar and the JBL Bar 300 have Bluetooth, which means both devices to support data transfers with compatible devices that are in close range using radio waves that are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.
JBL Bar 300 has a Bluetooth version of 5
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a Bluetooth version of 4.1, meaning
JBL Bar 300 got a higher than the VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
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
JBL Bar 300 has an HDMI version of 2, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
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 to play all audio 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
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has the HDMI ARC/EARC
JBL Bar 300 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
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.
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.
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.
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has it too, Atmos theoretically means you'll be able to hear, say birds chipping from above or a plane moving from over your head into the distance like it would be in a natural environment.
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
VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar too has DTS:X just remember to configure the speakers.
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.
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.
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
JBL Bar 300 supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the JBL Bar 300.
The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has a warranty period of 1 years
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices., VIZIO Elevate Sound Bar has 1 only