Bose TV Speaker vs JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)

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TV Speaker compared with Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)

	BoseTV Speaker	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	Three speakers; stereo 2.0 channel layout (TechRadar)	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	Dolby Digital support (GearLab); no Dolby Atmos	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 and five bass settings; no ADAPTiQ room calibration	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	Bluetooth 4.2; up to 9 m range. Stores eight devices and connects to two at once, with playback from one at a time.	Bluetooth 4.2; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.5 profiles
Ports
Ports	HDMI ARC, optical and 3.5 mm AUX inputs, USB port and wired bass-module output; no headphone output	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 music and podcasts; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay	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, within Bluetooth range	–
App
App	No dedicated app for this soundbar	–
Design
Weight
Weight	1.9 kg	1.6 kg (better)
Controls
Controls	IR remote with dialogue and bass adjustment; HDMI CEC TV-remote operation and IR volume/mute learning; 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	Optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket; wall-mounted audio setting available	Included wall-mount bracket kit and screws
Size
Size	59.4 × 5.6 × 10.2 cm, W × H × D; main weight is the UK maker comparison table's 1.9 kg, while its technical table gives 4.34 lb.	614 × 56 × 90 mm (width × height × depth), 1.6 kg. Packaged weight: 2.6 kg
Colours
Colours	Black; metal and plastic construction	Black
In the box
In the box	TV Speaker, remote with battery, optical cable, power cable and quick-start guide; HDMI cable, wall bracket and optional Bass Module 500/700 with connection cable sold separately	Soundbar, remote with batteries, region-specific power cables, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit and documentation