JBL Bar 800 | 720W vs Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 800 | 720W |  Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 85,000.00 | KSh 71,000.00 |
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | Rechargeable battery |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | 4.9 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 800 | Tufton |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black and Brass |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1376 × 60 × 139 mm; main bar: 1000 × 60 × 139 mm; each surround: 202 × 60 × 139 mm; subwoofer: 366 × 481 × 366 mm | 229 x 350 x 163 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | 4.9 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | Rechargeable battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.2; AVRCP 1.5 | aptX |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | No |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 1 HDMI input | 3.5 mm input |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through | N/A |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | N/A |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | Not supported by Marshall branded apps |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 30 ft |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | No - stand-alone speaker; cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device | No |
| 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 - not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration | 20+ hours playtime; aptX; carrying strap; stand-alone speaker |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1.2 channel | 3-way stereo portable speaker |
| 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) | Dynamic driver system with woofer, full-range drivers, and tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40-20,000 Hz |
| Total Power Output | 720 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 340 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 80 W total amplifier power (40 W woofer + 2 x 15 W full-range + 10 W tweeter) |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 340 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | 1 x 40 W Class D woofer amplifier; 2 x 15 W Class D full-range amplifiers; 1 x 10 W Class D tweeter amplifier |
| Audio Channels | 5.1.2 | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | Adjustable bass and treble controls |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Bass-reflex cabinet; aptX support; carrying strap |
| Maximum SPL | — | 102 dB @ 1 m |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | Rechargeable battery; 100-240 V AC mains input |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | Network standby power consumption: No |
| Battery Life | — | 20+ hours |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | Bluetooth button; power/volume knob; bass knob; treble knob; battery indicator |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | Portable speaker; carrying strap |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX2 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 800 | 720W | Marshall TUFTON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Tufton Portable Stereo Loudspeaker |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A - no 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) | Mains lead |
| 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; Legal and Safety Information |
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