JBL Bar 800 | 720W vs JBL Authentics 500
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 800 | 720W |  JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 85,000.00 | KSh 70,000.00 |
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | N/A - mains-powered |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | 7.8 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 800 | Authentics 500 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Smart Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1376 × 60 × 139 mm; main bar: 1000 × 60 × 139 mm; each surround: 202 × 60 × 139 mm; subwoofer: 366 × 481 × 366 mm | 447 x 240 x 255.7 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | 7.8 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | N/A - mains-powered |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.2; AVRCP 1.5 | A2DP 1.3.2; AVRCP 1.5 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 1 HDMI input | 1 audio-in; Ethernet; USB Type-C |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through | — |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | USB Type-C; 5 V, 1 A; USB playback available in US version, service only in other versions |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | JBL One app; Google Home app; Amazon Alexa app |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Multi-room playback via Google Home or Amazon Alexa apps; stereo pairing supported |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa simultaneously; availability varies by country and language |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | — |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A - not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; 11.1.4 channels; six up-firing drivers; detachable wireless surrounds | N/A - no HDMI or home-cinema function specified |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration | Dolby Atmos Music; simultaneous Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; automatic self-tuning; multi-room playback; recycled materials |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1.2 channel | 3.1-channel smart speaker with virtual Dolby Atmos Music |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 3 × (46 × 90) mm racetrack drivers + 3 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; each surround: 1 × (46 × 90) mm racetrack driver; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | 3 x 25 mm aluminum dome tweeters; 3 x 2.75-inch midrange woofers; 1 x 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40 Hz-20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 720 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 340 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 270 W max @ THD 1% |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 340 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | — |
| Audio Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | JBL One app EQ; on-speaker volume, bass, and treble controls; automatic self-tuning |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Dolby Atmos Music; patented SlipStream bass port; AirPlay; Chromecast built-in; Spotify Connect; Alexa Multi-Room Music |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | AC mains, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | Networked standby power: less than 2.0 W |
| Battery Life | — | N/A - mains-powered |
| Charging Time | — | N/A - mains-powered |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A - mains-powered |
| Charging Port | — | N/A - mains-powered |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | On-speaker volume, bass, treble, and input controls; JBL One app |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | Free-standing home speaker; automatic self-tuning |
| Materials | — | Premium aluminum frame; leather-like enclosure; Quadrex grille; 100% recycled fabric; 85% recycled plastics; 50% aluminum |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 x JBL Authentics 500 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A - no separate subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries | N/A - no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | Power cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | N/A |
| Other Accessories | 4 × side caps | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; Safety sheet; Warranty card |
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