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JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 vs Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar & Cream

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2

  • 4,722 mAh battery capacity.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • 2,470 W rated output.
  • JBL One.
KSh 179,000In Stock
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Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream

Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream

  • 2,760 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Mains-powered product.
  • 56 W rated output.
  • Works with the Marshall app.
KSh 116,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 if you want a higher 2,470 W rated output. Choose the Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream if you want a lighter build (2.76 kg).

Portability

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
5.93 kg
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
2.76 kg

Output power

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
2,470 W rated output
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
56 W rated output

Battery capacity

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
4,722 mAh battery
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Mains-powered product

Connections

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
Wi-Fi 6
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Controls

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
Soundbar volume and source buttons
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Volume button

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2

  • Higher rated output: 2,470 W (vs 56 W).

Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream

  • Lighter: 2.76 kg (vs 5.93 kg).

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PriorityJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Portability5.93 kg2,760 g
Battery capacity4,722 mAh batteryMains-powered product
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per chargeMains-powered product
Weight5.93 kg2.76 kg
SoftwareJBL OneWorks with the Marshall app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
BrandJBLMarshall
ModelBar 1300MK2Heston 60
TypeSoundbar SystemSoundbar
ColorBlackBlack; Cream
Announced—2025

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
DimensionsComplete bar: 1404 × 58 × 136 mm; main bar: 1030 × 58 × 136 mm; each surround: 202 × 58 × 136 mm; subwoofer: 315 × 277 × 275 mm (W × H × D)730 × 68 × 124 mm
WeightMain bar 5.93 kg; each surround 1.3 kg; subwoofer 12 kg2.76 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Battery7.2 V / 4722 mAh surround batteriesMains-powered product

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
BluetoothMain bar 5.3; surrounds 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6
Wired InputsOptical audio; HDMIHDMI eARC; AUX IN 3.5 mm; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C
HDMIThree HDMI inputs; one eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthroughHDMI 2.1 eARC; HDCP 1.4
USBUSB-A; 5 V DC / 0.5 AUSB-C
Microphone / Guitar InputsBuilt-in sound-calibration microphone; no microphone or guitar input2 built-in microphones used for room calibration; no microphone/guitar input
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingDetachable surrounds work as standalone Bluetooth speakers or as a stereo pair; JBL One whole-home audio with compatible Bar MK2 and Cove devicesWireless subwoofer expansion with Heston Sub 200; wired active subwoofer via RCA Sub Out
App SupportJBL OneMarshall app
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—SBC; AAC; LC3

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Voice AssistantWorks with connected voice-assistant devices—
Home Cinema Features11.1.4 channels; Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; room calibration; HDMI eARC; six up-firing driversDolby Atmos; DTS-X; 5.1 configuration; HDMI eARC
Special FeaturesAI Sound Boost; Broadcasting; Night Listening; JBL One whole-home audioAirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; airable internet radio; room calibration; external subwoofer support
Lightshow—No party lightshow
Party Features—Not a party-speaker product

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Speaker ConfigurationMain bar, two detachable wireless surrounds and wireless dual-driver subwoofer5.1
DriversSoundbar: eight 50 x 75 mm racetracks, seven 25 mm tweeters, four 75 mm up-firing; surrounds each: two 50 x 90 mm racetracks, 50 mm full-range, 75 mm up-firing; subwoofer: two 200 mm driversFull-range: 5 × 1.25 in; woofers: 2 × 3 in
Frequency Response33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)45 Hz – 20 kHz
Total Power Output2470 W maximum; 1235 W RMS at 1% THD56 W peak
Audio Channels11.1.45.1
Sound Modes / EQJBL One equaliser; Night Listening; automatic room calibrationMusic; Movie; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetailsDolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; built-in woofers; optional external subwoofer support
Maximum SPL—89 dB
Amplifier—7 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 25 W + 5 × 5 W

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Power Source100–240 V AC; rechargeable detachable surroundsAC mains
Battery LifeDetachable surrounds up to 10 hoursMains-powered product
Charging TimeDetachable surrounds: approximately 4 hours—
Charging PortDock on soundbar or USB-C on each detachable surround—
Power ConsumptionNetworked standby: below 2 WNetwork standby: below 2 W; low-power mode with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled: below 0.5 W

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
ControlsSoundbar volume and source buttons; remote control; JBL One appVolume button; source-selection button; sound-mode toggle; programmable preset button
Placement / MountingTabletop or wall mounting; detachable surrounds behind the listenerTV bench or direct wall mount; wall grommets included
Materials—Plastics; metals; electronics; paper

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Speaker / SoundbarMain soundbar and two detachable surround speakersHeston 60 TV soundbar
SubwooferWireless subwooferNot supplied; built-in bass drivers
Remote ControlRemote with two batteries—
Power CableAC power cordsMains lead
Audio / HDMI CableHDMI cableHDMI cable
Mounting AccessoriesSoundbar and surround wall brackets with screws; mounting template2 wall-mount grommets
Other AccessoriesFour side capsLogo and UI panel
DocumentationQuick-start guide, safety instructions and warranty cardQuick start guide; legal and safety information

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.

In summary

Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar is the lighter option to carry; JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 trades extra weight for more total output.

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In-stock alternatives

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