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JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 vs Marshall Bromley 750

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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 Bromley 750

Marshall Bromley 750

  • 23,900 g.
  • IP54 rating.
  • Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery.
  • 500 W total Class D amplification.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
KSh 200,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 if you want a lighter build (5.93 kg), works with connected voice-assistant devices and a lower price (KSh 21,000 less). Choose the Marshall Bromley 750 if you want longer battery life (more than 40 hours).

Portability

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
5.93 kg
Marshall Bromley 750
23.9 kg

Output power

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
2,470 W rated output
Marshall Bromley 750
500 W total Class D amplification

Battery capacity

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
4,722 mAh battery
Marshall Bromley 750
Rechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery

Connections

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
Wi-Fi 6
Marshall Bromley 750
Bluetooth 5.3

Audio

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
Dolby Atmos
Marshall Bromley 750
Marshall Signature Sound

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2

  • Lighter: 5.93 kg (vs 23.9 kg).
  • Works with connected voice-assistant devices.
  • Lower price: KSh 179,000 (vs KSh 200,000).
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.

Marshall Bromley 750

  • Longer rated battery life: more than 40 hours (vs 10 hours).

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PriorityJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
Portability5.93 kg23,900 g
Battery capacity4,722 mAh batteryRechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.3
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per charge40+ hours
Weight5.93 kg23.9 kg
SoftwareJBL OneWorks with the Marshall Bluetooth app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
BrandJBLMarshall
ModelBar 1300MK2Bromley 750
TypeSoundbar SystemPortable Party Speaker
ColorBlackBlack and Brass

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
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)413 x 652 x 355 mm (W x H x D)
WeightMain bar 5.93 kg; each surround 1.3 kg; subwoofer 12 kg23.9 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
Battery7.2 V / 4722 mAh surround batteriesRechargeable, replaceable LFP (LiFePO4) battery

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
BluetoothMain bar 5.3; surrounds 5.4Bluetooth 5.3; Auracast
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 and 5 GHzBluetooth-only portable speaker
Wired InputsOptical audio; HDMI3.5 mm AUX input/output; USB-C; RCA
HDMIThree HDMI inputs; one eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthroughPortable speaker design
USBUSB-A; 5 V DC / 0.5 AUSB-C charge out, 5 V/3.0 A
Microphone / Guitar InputsBuilt-in sound-calibration microphone; no microphone or guitar input2 x XLR/6.3 mm combo jacks
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 devicesAuracast; 3.5 mm AUX output
App SupportJBL OneMarshall Bluetooth app
Bluetooth Range—>70 m (229 ft) in free field
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—SBC; AAC MPEG-2; LC3

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
Voice AssistantWorks with connected voice-assistant devicesNo built-in voice assistant
Home Cinema Features11.1.4 channels; Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; room calibration; HDMI eARC; six up-firing driversNot a home-cinema speaker
Special FeaturesAI Sound Boost; Broadcasting; Night Listening; JBL One whole-home audioReplaceable LFP battery; Auracast; IP54; integrated wheels and handles; Marshall Bluetooth app
Lightshow—Yes — integrated party lightshow
Party Features—Integrated stage-inspired lightshow; Sound Character control; 2 x XLR/6.3 mm mic/instrument inputs; integrated wheels and handles

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
Speaker ConfigurationMain bar, two detachable wireless surrounds and wireless dual-driver subwooferClosed system; True Stereophonic 360° sound
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 drivers2 x 10-inch 150 W woofers; 2 x 5.25-inch 50 W mid-range drivers; 2 x 1-inch 7 W tweeters; 2 x 0.8-inch 14 W tweeters
Frequency Response33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)20 Hz-20 kHz
Total Power Output2470 W maximum; 1235 W RMS at 1% THD500 W total Class D amplification
Audio Channels11.1.4Stereo
Sound Modes / EQJBL One equaliser; Night Listening; automatic room calibrationEqualiser; Sound Character control
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetailsMarshall Signature Sound; True Stereophonic 360° sound; closed system; integrated stage-inspired lightshow
Maximum SPL—127 dB @ 1 m
Amplifier—2 x 100 W Class D woofer amplifiers; 2 x 50 W Class D mid-range amplifiers; 4 x 50 W Class D tweeter amplifiers

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
Power Source100–240 V AC; rechargeable detachable surroundsReplaceable LFP battery; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery LifeDetachable surrounds up to 10 hours40+ hours
Charging TimeDetachable surrounds: approximately 4 hours3.5 hours to full recharge
Charging PortDock on soundbar or USB-C on each detachable surroundUSB-C; charge in/out 5 V/3.0 A
Power ConsumptionNetworked standby: below 2 W—
Fast Charging—20 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
ControlsSoundbar volume and source buttons; remote control; JBL One appPower switch; source selector; media control; volume; bass; treble; M-button; input 1 volume; input 2 volume; input 1/2 effects; sound character; light mode; battery indicator
Placement / MountingTabletop or wall mounting; detachable surrounds behind the listenerFree-standing portable placement
Water & Dust Resistance—IP54

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750
Speaker / SoundbarMain soundbar and two detachable surround speakersBromley 750
SubwooferWireless subwooferNo subwoofer supplied
Remote ControlRemote with two batteriesNo remote control supplied
Power CableAC power cordsMains lead
Audio / HDMI CableHDMI cableNot applicable
Mounting AccessoriesSoundbar and surround wall brackets with screws; mounting templatePortable design
Other AccessoriesFour side caps—
DocumentationQuick-start guide, safety instructions and warranty cardQuick Start Guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both go up to 240 V (power source).

In summary

Choose JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 for a lighter build and works with connected voice-assistant devices; Marshall Bromley 750 offers longer rated battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

JBL Bar 1300X | 1170WFor JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2JBL Bar 1300X | 1170WView product ↗Marshall Heston 120For JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 120View product ↗Marshall Bromley 450For Marshall Bromley 750Marshall Bromley 450View product ↗JBL PartyBox 1000For Marshall Bromley 750JBL PartyBox 1000View product ↗

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