JBL Bar 500 | 590W vs JBL Authentics 500
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 500 | 590W |  JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 70,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A - mains-powered |
| Weight | — | 7.8 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 500 | Authentics 500 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Smart Speaker |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 447 x 240 x 255.7 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | — | 7.8 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A - mains-powered |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | A2DP 1.3.2; AVRCP 1.5 |
| Wi-Fi | — | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) |
| Wired Inputs | — | 1 audio-in; Ethernet; USB Type-C |
| USB | — | USB Type-C; 5 V, 1 A; USB playback available in US version, service only in other versions |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Multi-room playback via Google Home or Amazon Alexa apps; stereo pairing supported |
| App Support | — | JBL One app; Google Home app; Amazon Alexa app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | — |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A - not a party-speaker product |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa simultaneously; availability varies by country and language |
| Home Cinema Features | — | N/A - no HDMI or home-cinema function specified |
| Special Features | — | Dolby Atmos Music; simultaneous Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; automatic self-tuning; multi-room playback; recycled materials |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | AC mains, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A - mains-powered |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A - mains-powered |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A - mains-powered |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A - mains-powered |
| Power Consumption | — | Networked standby power: less than 2.0 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | N/A — indoor mains-powered design | — |
| Controls | — | On-speaker volume, bass, treble, and input controls; JBL One app |
| Materials | — | Premium aluminum frame; leather-like enclosure; Quadrex grille; 100% recycled fabric; 85% recycled plastics; 50% aluminum |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Free-standing home speaker; automatic self-tuning |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Bar 500 | 1 x JBL Authentics 500 |
| Power Cable | AC power cable(s) | Power cable |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick start guide; Safety sheet; Warranty card |
| Subwoofer | — | N/A - no separate subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | — | N/A - no remote control supplied |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | — | 3.1-channel smart speaker with virtual Dolby Atmos Music |
| Drivers | — | 3 x 25 mm aluminum dome tweeters; 3 x 2.75-inch midrange woofers; 1 x 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | — | 40 Hz-20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | — | 270 W max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | — | 3.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | JBL One app EQ; on-speaker volume, bass, and treble controls; automatic self-tuning |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Atmos Music; patented SlipStream bass port; AirPlay; Chromecast built-in; Spotify Connect; Alexa Multi-Room Music |
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