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JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 vs Marshall Heston 120

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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 120

Marshall Heston 120

  • 7,040 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Mains-powered product.
  • 150 W rated output.
  • Works with the Marshall app.
KSh 200,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 if you want a higher 2,470 W rated output, a lighter build (5.93 kg) and a lower price (KSh 21,000 less). Choose the Marshall Heston 120 if you prefer TV bench or wall mount.

Portability

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
5.93 kg
Marshall Heston 120
7.04 kg

Output power

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
2,470 W rated output
Marshall Heston 120
150 W rated output

Battery capacity

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
4,722 mAh battery
Marshall Heston 120
Mains-powered product

Connections

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
Wi-Fi 6
Marshall Heston 120
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Controls

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2
Soundbar volume and source buttons
Marshall Heston 120
3 preset buttons

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2

  • Higher rated output: 2,470 W (vs 150 W).
  • Lighter: 5.93 kg (vs 7.04 kg).
  • Lower price: KSh 179,000 (vs KSh 200,000).

Marshall Heston 120

No clear advantage over the JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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PriorityJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 120
Portability5.93 kg7,040 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 kg7.04 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 120
BrandJBLMarshall
ModelBar 1300MK2Heston 120
TypeSoundbar SystemSoundbar
ColorBlackBlack
Announced—2025

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 120
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)1100 × 76 × 145 mm
WeightMain bar 5.93 kg; each surround 1.3 kg; subwoofer 12 kg7.04 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 120
Battery7.2 V / 4722 mAh surround batteriesMains-powered product

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 120
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; HDMI IN pass-through; RCA stereo; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C; Ethernet
HDMIThree HDMI inputs; one eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthroughHDMI 2.1 eARC; HDMI IN pass-through; 4K 120 Hz; Dolby Vision; HDCP 1.4
USBUSB-A; 5 V DC / 0.5 AUSB-C; 5 V / 0.5 A output
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 120
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; 5.1.2 configuration; HDMI 2.1; 4K 120 Hz; Dolby Vision
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 120
Speaker ConfigurationMain bar, two detachable wireless surrounds and wireless dual-driver subwoofer5.1.2
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 driversMid-woofers: 2 × 3 in; tweeters: 2 × 0.8 in; full-range: 5 × 2 in; subwoofers: 2 × 2 × 5 in; 4 passive radiators
Frequency Response33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)40 Hz – 20 kHz
Total Power Output2470 W maximum; 1235 W RMS at 1% THD150 W peak
Audio Channels11.1.45.1.2
Sound Modes / EQJBL One equaliser; Night Listening; automatic room calibrationMovie; Music; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos, DTS:X, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetailsDolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; dual rear-facing subwoofers; four passive radiators
Maximum SPL—95 dB
Amplifier—11 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 50 W + 9 × 30 W

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 120
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 120
ControlsSoundbar volume and source buttons; remote control; JBL One app3 preset buttons; volume knob; bass/treble knob; source-selection knob; sound-mode toggle
Placement / MountingTabletop or wall mounting; detachable surrounds behind the listenerTV bench or wall mount; wall mount sold separately
Materials—PU leather; paper fret; metal; plastic

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Heston 120
Speaker / SoundbarMain soundbar and two detachable surround speakersHeston 120 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 templateWall mount sold separately
Other AccessoriesFour side capsNot applicable
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

Choose JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2 for more total output and a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

JBL Bar 1300X | 1170WFor JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2JBL Bar 1300X | 1170WView product ↗Marshall Bromley 750For JBL Soundbar 1300 MK2Marshall Bromley 750View product ↗JBL Bar 1300 | 1170WFor Marshall Heston 120JBL Bar 1300 | 1170WView product ↗JBL Bar 1000MK2For Marshall Heston 120JBL Bar 1000MK2View product ↗

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