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Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II vs JBL Cinema SB550

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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01Selected Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II Bluetooth-only portable speaker. Power source: rechargeable battery / USB charging. Free-standing portable placement. KSh 35,000Out of Stock	02 JBL Cinema SB550 Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Mains-powered product. 250 W rated output. Weighs 2.5 kg. Speaker configuration: 3.1 channel. KSh 35,500In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II and JBL Cinema SB550 are closely matched on published specifications; they differ in power source (rechargeable battery / USB charging vs 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains), placement / mounting (free-standing portable placement vs tabletop or wall mount) and type (Portable Bluetooth Speaker vs soundbar with Subwoofer).

Connections

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II: Bluetooth-only portable speaker
JBL Cinema SB550: Bluetooth 5.3

Placement / mounting

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II: Free-standing portable placement
JBL Cinema SB550: Tabletop or wall mount, wall-mount bracket kit included

Type

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II: Portable Bluetooth Speaker
JBL Cinema SB550: Soundbar

HDMI

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II: Portable speaker design
JBL Cinema SB550: 1 HDMI ARC output, HDCP 1.4

Home cinema features

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II: Not a home-cinema speaker
JBL Cinema SB550: 3.1-channel Dolby Audio, HDMI ARC

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

JBL Cinema SB550

Power source: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains.

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Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
Free-standing portable placement.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
Portable speaker design.
Not a home-cinema speaker.

JBL Cinema SB550

250 W rated output.
Bluetooth 5.3.
Tabletop or wall mount, wall-mount bracket kit included.
Soundbar with Subwoofer.
1 HDMI ARC output, HDCP 1.4.
3.1-channel Dolby Audio, HDMI ARC.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Brand	Bose	JBL
Model	SoundLink Revolve+ II	Cinema SB550
Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker	Soundbar with Subwoofer
Color	—	Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Dimensions	—	Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm
Weight	—	Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Battery	—	Mains-powered product

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Wi-Fi	Bluetooth-only portable speaker	—
HDMI	Portable speaker design	1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4
Microphone / Guitar Inputs	No microphone or guitar input	No microphone or guitar input
Bluetooth	—	Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	—	A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6
Wired Inputs	—	Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC
USB	—	Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions)

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Voice Assistant	No built-in voice assistant	—
Lightshow	No party lightshow	No party lightshow
Party Features	Not a party-speaker product	Not a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features	Not a home-cinema speaker	3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer
Special Features	—	Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Power Source	Rechargeable battery / USB charging	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains
Battery Life	—	Mains-powered product
Power Consumption	—	Standby less than 0.5 W

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Placement / Mounting	Free-standing portable placement	Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Speaker / Soundbar	SoundLink Revolve+ II	1 × soundbar
Subwoofer	No subwoofer supplied	1 × wireless subwoofer
Remote Control	No remote control supplied	Remote control with batteries
Power Cable	USB charging cable	Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU)
Audio / HDMI Cable	Not applicable	1 × HDMI cable
Mounting Accessories	Portable design	Wall-mount bracket kit with screws
Other Accessories	—	Not applicable
Documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation	Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II	JBL Cinema SB550
Speaker Configuration	—	3.1 channel
Drivers	—	Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer
Frequency Response	—	45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Total Power Output	—	250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W)
Amplifier	—	Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1%
Audio Channels	—	3.1
Audio Features	—	Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer

Similarities

Same party features: not a party-speaker product.

In summary

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II and JBL Cinema SB550 are closely matched on the features compared here.

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