JBL Authentics 500 vs JBL Bar 500MK2
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| Feature |  JBL Authentics 500 |  JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 70,000.00 | KSh 81,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A - mains-powered | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Authentics 500 | Bar 500MK2 |
| Type | Smart Speaker | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Announced | — | 2025 |
Design
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 447 x 240 x 255.7 mm (W x H x D) | Soundbar: 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A - mains-powered | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.3.2; AVRCP 1.5 | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz |
| Wired Inputs | 1 audio-in; Ethernet; USB Type-C | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI input |
| USB | USB Type-C; 5 V, 1 A; USB playback available in US version, service only in other versions | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; 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 | JBL ONE app |
| HDMI | — | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa simultaneously; availability varies by country and language | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Google Assistant or Siri via connected device |
| Party Features | N/A - not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A - no HDMI or home-cinema function specified | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; easy sound calibration; 4K video pass-through |
| Special Features | Dolby Atmos Music; simultaneous Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; automatic self-tuning; multi-room playback; recycled materials | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready |
| Lightshow | — | N/A — no party lightshow |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 3.1-channel smart speaker with virtual Dolby Atmos Music | 5.1 channel |
| Drivers | 3 x 25 mm aluminum dome tweeters; 3 x 2.75-inch midrange woofers; 1 x 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer | Soundbar: 5 × (42 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 4 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz-20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 270 W max @ THD 1% | 750 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 450 W; subwoofer 300 W) |
| Audio Channels | 3.1 | 5.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL One app EQ; on-speaker volume, bass, and treble controls; automatic self-tuning | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos Music; patented SlipStream bass port; AirPlay; Chromecast built-in; Spotify Connect; Alexa Multi-Room Music | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through |
| Amplifier | — | Soundbar 450 W + subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | N/A - mains-powered | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | N/A - mains-powered | — |
| Fast Charging | N/A - mains-powered | — |
| Charging Port | N/A - mains-powered | — |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby power: less than 2.0 W | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-speaker volume, bass, treble, and input controls; JBL One app | Remote control; JBL ONE App |
| Materials | Premium aluminum frame; leather-like enclosure; Quadrex grille; 100% recycled fabric; 85% recycled plastics; 50% aluminum | Post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled aluminum; FSC-certified paper packaging |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing home speaker; automatic self-tuning | Soundbar tabletop or wall mount; wireless subwoofer |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Authentics 500 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 x JBL Authentics 500 | 1 × main soundbar |
| Subwoofer | N/A - no separate subwoofer supplied | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | N/A - no remote control supplied | Remote control with 2 batteries |
| Power Cable | Power cable | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets; wall-mount template |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; Safety sheet; Warranty card | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card |
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