Bose Solo Soundbar 2 vs JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)

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Solo Soundbar 2 compared with Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)

	BoseSolo Soundbar 2	JBLBar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)
Overview
Released
Released	2020	2022
Sound
Type
Type	Soundbar	Soundbar
Channels
Channels	2.0	2.0
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	No	No
Drivers
Drivers	Stereo 2.0 soundbar (TechRadar); proprietary Bose transducers and digital signal processing	Two racetrack drivers in a stereo 2.0-channel soundbar; no separate subwoofer or dedicated centre/rear speakers
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	–	80 W maximum total output at 1% THD, 2 × 40 W; maximum, not continuous RMS output
Frequency response
Frequency response	–	70 Hz–20 kHz, maker specification without a stated tolerance
Audio formats
Audio formats	Built-in Dolby decoding; no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X (TechRadar)	Dolby Digital with JBL Surround Sound processing; Les Numériques also confirmed Dolby Digital Plus and stereo LPCM, but no DTS, Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Atmos
Room tuning
Room tuning	Persistent dialogue mode, five bass settings and a wall-mount audio adjustment	Smart mode applies preset EQ and JBL Surround Sound; Standard mode available through the remote, with Smart mode re-enabled on power-up. Audio/video sync adjustment; no adjustable bass level or automatic room calibration
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
AirPlay
AirPlay	No	No
HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	No	No
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	None	None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Current UK product page specifies Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and AVRCP and up to 10 m range; manual states up to 9 m. Stores eight paired devices and connects to two at once, playing one at a time.	Bluetooth 4.2; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.5 profiles
Ports
Ports	Optical, coaxial digital and 3.5 mm analogue inputs; USB service port; no HDMI, bass-module output or rear-speaker expansion	HDMI ARC connection to the TV, optical input and USB-A for service/updates in the UK. USB music playback is US-only. No HDMI source input or eARC
Streaming
Streaming	Bluetooth audio; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay (RTINGS)	Bluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or network streaming services
Multi-room
Multi-room	SimpleSync Bluetooth connection to one compatible Bose smart speaker or soundbar, controlled through that other product's Bose app; no headphone grouping	–
App
App	SimpleSync setup through the paired smart speaker or soundbar's Bose app; no standalone network setup	–
Design
Weight
Weight	–	1.6 kg
Controls
Controls	Included IR remote for power, volume, mute, TV/Bluetooth, dialogue and bass; compatible third-party programmable IR remotes; two front status lights	Top power, volume and source buttons; LED status/volume indicator rather than a text display. Remote with two AAA batteries, HDMI CEC and IR TV remote learning; no built-in voice assistant
Mounting
Mounting	Included wall bracket; wall-mount audio adjustment available	Included wall-mount bracket kit and screws
Size
Size	2.8 × 21.6 × 3.4 in, H × W × D; soundbar 3.72 lb (maker UK specification table)	614 × 56 × 90 mm (width × height × depth), 1.6 kg. Packaged weight: 2.6 kg
Colours
Colours	Black; plastic and metal construction	Black
In the box
In the box	Soundbar, power supply and power cable, remote with battery, optical cable, wall bracket and quick-start guide	Soundbar, remote with batteries, region-specific power cables, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit and documentation