JBL Bar 800MK2 vs Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 800MK2 |  Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 96,000.00 | KSh 116,000 |
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 5 kg; each surround: 0.7 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg | 2.76 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 800MK2 | Heston 60 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar |
| Color | Black | Black; Cream |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1163 × 52 × 128 mm; main bar: 854 × 52 × 128 mm; each surround: 169 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm | 730 × 68 × 124 mm |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 5 kg; each surround: 0.7 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg | 2.76 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | SBC; LC3; AAC; MPEG4; ALAC; FLAC; LPCM; Ogg Vorbis; WMA; WMA9 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wired Inputs | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI input | HDMI eARC; AUX IN 3.5 mm; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through | HDMI 2.1 eARC; HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | USB-C; specification not otherwise stated |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | 2 built-in microphones used for room calibration; no microphone/guitar input |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | Marshall app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers | — |
| 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 | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; detachable wireless surround sound; easy sound calibration | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; 5.1 configuration; HDMI eARC |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready; detachable speakers charge on the bar | AirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; room calibration; optional Heston SUB 200 or wired active subwoofer via Sub Out |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 7.1 channel | 5.1 |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 6 × (44 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in (25 mm) tweeters; detachable surrounds: 2 × (44 × 90) mm racetrack drivers; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | Full-range: 5 × 1.25 in; woofers: 2 × 3 in |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 45 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 780 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 400 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 56 W peak |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 400 W; surrounds 2 × 40 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | 7 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 25 W + 5 × 5 W |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | Music; Movie; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; built-in woofers; optional external subwoofer support |
| Maximum SPL | — | 89 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | AC mains |
| Battery Life | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 10 hours; varies with content and volume | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | Volume button; source-selection button; sound-mode toggle; programmable preset button |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | TV bench or direct wall mount; wall grommets included |
| Materials | — | Plastics; metals; electronics; paper |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 800MK2 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Heston 60 TV soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — built-in woofers; optional Heston SUB 200 supported |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries | — |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | 2 wall-mount grommets |
| Other Accessories | 4 × side caps | Logo and UI panel |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; legal and safety information |
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