JBL BAR 1300X vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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It makes sense comparing JBL BAR 1300X vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, BAR 1300X has a total rating of 9.4 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up and power, source, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL BAR 1300X has 11.1.4 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 1170 (overall) W for the BAR 1300X versus 250 (overall) W for the Bar 5.0. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The JBL BAR 1300X got our rating of 10 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 5.0 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The JBL BAR 1300X has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL Bar 5.0. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 10/10.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the BAR 1300X. For multichannel surround JBL BAR 1300X got a rating of 8, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over JBL Bar 5.0

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over JBL BAR 1300X