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JBL Bar 3.1 vs JBL Bar 5.1

40.08 in
2.28 in
JBL Bar 3.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 3.1
45.2 in
3.66 in
JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 5.1
Available colors
Editiorial 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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3.9 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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User rating
90
3.9 out of 5
90 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %
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3.5 out of 5
241 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
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3 stars
30 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Audio output channels3.15.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.22.0
HDMI ports quantity33
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.24.2

Decoders

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV

Audio features

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Power per channel100.0 W50.0 W
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)35.0 Hz35.0 Hz
Number of speaker drivers99
RMS rated power450.0 W510.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power450.0 W510.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width40.08 in45.2 in
Height2.28 in3.66 in
Depth3.07 in2.28 in

Subwoofer

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer width12.01 in17.32 in
Subwoofer depth12.01 in12.01 in
Subwoofer height17.32 in12.01 in
Subwoofer weight26.68 lb28.66 lb

Design

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Radio receivernono
FM radionono
Wireless speakers includednoyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

JBL Bar 3.1JBL Bar 3.1
JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Optical drivenono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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