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JBL Bar 2.1 vs JBL Bar 3.1

37.99 in
2.68 in
JBL Bar 2.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.1
40.08 in
2.28 in
JBL Bar 3.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 3.1
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
6
3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
50 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
JBL Bar 3.1 (Soundbar): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The JBL Bar 3.1 soundbar delivers crisp highs and serious rumble from a wireless subwoofer with adjustable bass levels.Read more
The best soundbar we've tested is the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module. This versatile soundbar is great for listening to everything from music to movies to TV shows.Read more
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User rating
266
3.5 out of 5
266 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
6 %
90
3.9 out of 5
90 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

General

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Audio output channels2.13.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.41.2
HDMI ports quantity13
Number of HDMI inputs13
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.24.2

Decoders

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV

Audio features

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Frequency range40 - 2000035 - 20000
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz35.0 Hz
Number of speaker drivers79
RMS rated power300.0 W450.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power300.0 W450.0 W
Soundbasenono

Subwoofer

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width8.86 in12.01 in
Subwoofer depth8.86 in12.01 in
Subwoofer height14.57 in17.32 in
Subwoofer weight11.46 lb26.68 lb

Design

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Width37.99 in40.08 in
Height2.68 in2.28 in
Depth2.28 in3.07 in
Weight4.19 lb5.07 lb
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
Radio receivernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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