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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

JBL Bar 5.1 Surround vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

JBL Bar 5.1 Surround
Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Mar 15, 2024 07:13 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated May 10, 2024 04:31 PM

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JBL Bar 5.1 Surround Picture
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 Picture
Channels
5.1
Channels
5.1.2

Variants

  • Bar 5.1 Surround (Black)
  • Smart Soundbar 900 (Black)
  • Smart Soundbar 900 (White)

Review

See JBL Bar 5.1 Surround review

See Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review

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Our Verdict

JBL Bar 5.1 Surround

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is better than the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround. The Bose is a better-built 5.1.2 setup with Dolby Atmos support, and has better soundstage, center, and surround performances. Unlike the JBL, it also has built-in voice assistant support. While the JBL's dedicated sub helps it to reproduce a more extended low-bass than the Bose, you can always upgrade the Bose with a separate sub down the line.

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