Connections
- JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W
- Bluetooth 4.2 connection
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Speaker comparison
JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W vs Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W
KSh 44,000In Stock | 02  Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
KSh 49,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 is lighter (800 g) and has an adjustable multicolour lightshow, while the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W has a higher 300 W rated output.
Portability
- JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W
- 2.14 kg
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 800 g
Output power
- JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W
- 300 W rated output
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 190 W rated output
Controls
- JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W
- Remote control
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Touch controls on right satellite base
Audio
- JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W
- JBL Surround Sound
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Three-way stereo design
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W
- Higher rated output: 300 W (vs 190 W).
- Lower price: KSh 44,000 (vs KSh 49,000).
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Lighter: 800 g (vs 2.14 kg).
- Adjustable multicolour lightshow.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 4.2).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 2.14 kg | 800 g |
| Output power | 300 W rated output | 190 W rated output |
| Connections | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Controls | Remote control | Touch controls on right satellite base |
| Audio | JBL Surround Sound | Three-way stereo design |
| Placement / mounting | Tabletop or wall mount, wall-mount bracket kit included | Desktop placement |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Desktop Speaker |
| Wired inputs | Optical audio, HDMI input | HDMI ARC |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI video input, 1 HDMI ARC output | One HDMI ARC, HDCP 1.4 |
| Lightshow | No party lightshow | Adjustable multicolour lightshow |
| Party features | Not a party-speaker product | Auracast multi-speaker playback |
| Home cinema features | 2.1-channel JBL Surround Sound, Dolby Digital | HDMI ARC TV connection, dolby audio |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz – 20 kHz | 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
- Both go up to 240 V (power source).
- Same audio channels: 2.1.
In summary
Get the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 if you want a lighter build and an adjustable multicolour lightshow, or the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 / 300W if you would rather have a higher 300 W rated output.
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