JBL Bar 9.1 vs JBL Bar 5.0 review
It makes sense comparing JBL Bar 9.1 vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Bar 9.1 has a total rating of 9 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL Bar 9.1 has 9.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 820 (overall) W for the Bar 9.1 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 9.1 got our rating of 9 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. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. 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 available to every soundbar.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 7 points out of 10.
Advantages JBL Bar 9.1 over JBL Bar 5.0
- Separate subwoofer in package
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 9JBL Bar 9.1
- 8.2JBL Bar 5.0
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