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JBL Bar 500 vs JBL Bar 1300X
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JBL Bar 500
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Channels5.1
Channels11.1.4
Variants
- Bar 500 (Black)
- Bar 1300X (Black)
Our Verdict
JBL Bar 500
JBL Bar 1300X
The JBL Bar 1300X is a more premium setup than the JBL Bar 500. The 1300X comes with discrete satellite speakers that offer better surround sound. Since it comes with up-firing drivers, too, it offers true Dolby Atmos support, unlike the 500. That said, it does have some implementation issues with Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus content. Sound effects meant for the surround channels play from the bar simultaneously, reducing the overall life-like feel of this content.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.7
7.6
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
5.6
Height (Atmos)
3.1
6.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
40.0" (101.6 cm)
40.0" (101.5 cm)
Height
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.4 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
12.0" (30.5 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)
Height
17.2" (43.8 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)
Depth
12.0" (30.5 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Height
N/A
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
N/A
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Yes
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.3
8.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1
11.1.4
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.44
-0.85
Standard Error
2.95 dB
3.23 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
26.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.3 kHz
16.0 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.3
8.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
2
2
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
0.21
-0.12
Standard Error
2.73 dB
2.99 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
28.3 Hz
27.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.1 kHz
16.3 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
3.38 dB
3.60 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.5
5.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.5 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
1.03 dB
4.97 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
3.89 dB
6.97 dB
Center
8.5
7.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.49
0.26
Std. Err.
2.94 dB
2.74 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.5 dB SPL
70.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.27
0.19
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.94
1.32
Surround 5.1
6.3
7.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Discrete
Slope
-0.46
-1.56
Std. Err.
2.95 dB
4.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.6 dB SPL
75.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.28
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.53
1.11
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
3.1
6.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-1.18
-1.44
Std. Err.
5.45 dB
4.08 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
85.6 dB SPL
66.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.16
2.08
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.23
0.21
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
8.3
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
1
3
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.1
7.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
8.1
7.3
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.5
7.8
Dolby Digital
Supported
Incorrect Implementation
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
5.7
7.0
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
152 ms
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
97 ms
104 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
111 ms
94 ms
Dolby Digital
147 ms
110 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
154 ms
121 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
123 ms
106 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
5.5
6.6
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
107 ms
92 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
98 ms
106 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
113 ms
101 ms
Dolby Digital
167 ms
132 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
159 ms
130 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
127 ms
112 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.3
6.7
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
175 ms
157 ms
Dolby Digital
237 ms
212 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
9.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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