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Hisense AX5140Q vs JBL Bar 500MK2

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HisenseAX5140QJBLBar 500MK2
Overview
Released2025June 2025
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels5.1.45.1
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversThirteen drivers across the system, including front and rear up-firing drivers and a 6.5-inch subwooferSoundbar with five 42 × 80 mm racetrack drivers and four 20 mm tweeters; subwoofer with a 10-inch (260 mm) driver
Amplifiers600 W maximum audio power across the system; 200 W soundbar, 280 W subwoofer and 120 W surrounds (maker manual); these are not electrical consumption figures750 W maximum in total (450 W soundbar, 300 W subwoofer, at 1% THD); 375 W RMS
Frequency responseThe UK page labels 40 Hz–20 kHz as soundbar response; the manual separates bar 120 Hz–20 kHz, subwoofer 40–150 Hz and surrounds 180 Hz–20 kHz40 Hz – 20 kHz (−6 dB)
Audio formatsDolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution and LPCM up to 7.1, with format support depending on the inputDolby Atmos (virtual) and DTS Virtual:X (DTS Virtual:X added by software update in late 2025)
Room tuningRoom Fitting Tuning requires a compatible Hisense TV; Movie, News, Music, Game Pro and Sport EQ presets; Voice, Night and AI modes; channel-level, bass, treble and surround settingsRoom calibration; MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement and SmartDetails; 7-band EQ in the JBL One app
Connections
Wi-FiNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsNoneNone
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; A2DP and AVRCPBluetooth 5.3; A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5
PortsHDMI eARC/ARC output, HDMI input with 4K 60 Hz passthrough, optical, 3.5 mm AUX and USB-A. The UK table says HDMI 2.0; the manual explicitly supports USB WAV/WMA/MP3/FLAC playback from FAT16/FAT32 devices up to 32 GB, despite Clubic describing USB as update-only.HDMI in (4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ passthrough, HDCP 2.3); HDMI out with eARC; optical in; USB-A (music playback on US models only, otherwise for service)
StreamingBluetooth music playback; no Wi-Fi music streaming or AirPlayAirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
Multi-roomIncluded wireless subwoofer and two rear surrounds need their own power connections; Hi-Concerto and EzPlay require compatible Hisense TVs–
AppConnectLife, as listed on the current UK maker page; Homes & Gardens did not find app support on its test sampleJBL One app
Design
Weight2.7 kg2.9 kg
ControlsTop-panel power, source and volume buttons, alphanumeric display and supplied remote; channel-level adjustment, dimmer, HDMI CEC and Bluetooth/USB playback controlsRemote control; works with separate Google Assistant or Siri speakers
MountingSupplied wall-mount kit; rear speakers have mounting screwsTwo L-shaped wall brackets for the soundbar in the box
SizeManual bar 1020 × 59 × 108 mm, subwoofer 163 × 338 × 335 mm, each rear 100 × 202 × 119 mm (W × H × D). UK product page instead gives bar 1020 × 57 × 109 mm. Headline 2.7 kg is bar-only; subwoofer 5.6 kg and each rear 0.7 kg. UK 9.201 kg net weight describes the system.Soundbar 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm (W × H × D); subwoofer 325 × 400 × 325 mm, 8.1 kg
ColoursBlackBlack, White
In the boxSoundbar, wireless subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit, power cords and two rear-speaker power adaptors, and documents; mains plugs and accessory quantities vary by region. The March 2025 announcement planned US availability for summer; the exact first-sale month remains unconfirmed.Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with two batteries, power cords, HDMI cable, two wall brackets, wall-mount template, quick start guide, safety instructions and warranty card

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