Bose TV Speaker vs JBL Bar 5.0 review
It makes sense comparing Bose TV Speaker vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, TV Speaker has a total rating of 5 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 Bose TV Speaker has 3.0 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The TV Speaker has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the Bar 5.0 - wireless. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.0.
Connectivity
Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Bose TV Speaker has 1/0 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, the TV Speaker received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Bar 5.0. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 5.0. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.
Multichannel surround
Only the Bar 5.0 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Bose TV Speaker got a rating of 4, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.
Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Bose TV Speaker
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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
- 5Bose TV Speaker
- 8.2JBL Bar 5.0
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