JBL Bar 1000 | 880W vs JBL PartyBox 330
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 1000 | 880W |  JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 105,000.00 | KSh 89,000.00 |
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | JBL Battery 400 (68 Wh / ~9444 mAh), replaceable |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | ~17.1 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 1000 | PartyBox 330 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1376 × 60 × 139 mm; main bar: 1000 × 60 × 139 mm; each surround: 202 × 60 × 139 mm; subwoofer: 366 × 481 × 366 mm | 33.4 × 66.3 × 37.5 cm |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 4.3 kg; each surround: 1.25 kg; subwoofer: 15.65 kg | ~17.1 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | JBL Battery 400 (68 Wh / ~9444 mAh), replaceable |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Main bar Bluetooth 5.0; detachable surrounds Bluetooth 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | Main bar A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.5; surrounds A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.6 | — |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); 3 HDMI inputs | — |
| HDMI | 3 HDMI inputs; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | — |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | — |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri via connected device | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | 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 speaker |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; JBL ONE EQ; easy sound calibration | — |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 7.1.4 channel | — |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 5 × (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: 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeter + 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range driver; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | 2 × 6.5″ (165 mm) woofers + 2 × 1″ (25 mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | — |
| Total Power Output | 880 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 440 W; surrounds 2 × 70 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 280W RMS |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 440 W; surrounds 2 × 70 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | — |
| Audio Channels | 7.1.4 | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam; PureVoice dialogue enhancement; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | — |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | — |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 18 hours (varies with volume & lights) |
| Charging Time | — | ~3 hours (speaker off) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 (splashproof) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000 | 880W | JBL PartyBox 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | PartyBox 330 |
| 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) | USB charging 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 — portable design |
| Other Accessories | 4 × side caps | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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