JBL Cinema SB550 vs Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
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| Feature |  JBL Cinema SB550 |  Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 35,500.00 | KSh 37,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg | 1.97kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Bose |
| Model | Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Announced | — | 2020 |
Design
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm | 593.4 × 56.1 × 102.1mm |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg | 1.97kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6 | — |
| Wired Inputs | Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC | Optical digital input, 3.5mm AUX input and 3.5mm BASS output |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4 | 1 × HDMI ARC with CEC |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | N/A — no user USB input |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m / 33ft |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — no Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Bose SimpleSync compatible |
| App Support | — | N/A — no companion app required |
Features
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party 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 | 3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer | Dolby Digital, dialogue mode, HDMI ARC/CEC and optional wired Bose Bass Module support |
| Special Features | Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design | Auto-wake, enhanced dialogue and Bose SimpleSync compatibility |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 3.1 channel | Compact 2.0-channel soundbar with three-speaker array |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer | 3-speaker array; Bose does not publish driver dimensions |
| Frequency Response | 45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) | — |
| Total Power Output | 250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W) | — |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1% | — |
| Audio Channels | 3.1 | 2.0-channel |
| Audio Features | Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer | Dolby Digital; enhanced dialogue reproduction |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Dialogue mode and adjustable bass |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains | AC mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Standby less than 0.5 W | Standby: |
| Charging Time | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included | Tabletop or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket |
| Controls | — | Supplied remote control and HDMI-CEC TV control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A — indoor mains-powered design |
| Materials | — | Metal and plastic |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Cinema SB550 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × soundbar | Bose TV Speaker |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control with batteries | Remote control with preinstalled battery |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | AC power cord |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | Optical digital audio cable; HDMI cable not supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws | N/A — wall bracket sold separately |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet | Quick Start Guide and safety instructions |
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