JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs TCL Q85H Pro

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Bar 1000MK2 compared with Q85H Pro

	JBLBar 1000MK2	TCLQ85H Pro
Overview
Released
Released	June 2025	2025
Sound
Type
Type	Soundbar	Soundbar
Channels
Channels	7.1.4	7.1.4
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Drivers
Drivers	Main bar has six 44 × 80 mm racetrack drivers, two 25 mm tweeters and two 70 mm upward-firing drivers; rear pair has two 44 × 90 mm racetrack drivers and two 70 mm upward-firing drivers; subwoofer has one 260 mm driver	Maker claims fifteen sound units across the system, with four dedicated up-firing height channels and a 6.5-inch subwoofer; RAY·DANZ directional acoustic structures
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	Total 960 W maximum or 480 W RMS at 1% THD; maximum main bar 500 W, rear pair 2 × 80 W, subwoofer 300 W. The UK web table mislabels 960 W as RMS; the maker's PDF specifies 960 W maximum and 480 W RMS	860 W cumulative peak system power; 200 W peak subwoofer power. These are not RMS or mains consumption ratings
Frequency response
Frequency response	33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)	–
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos and DTS:X	Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; quick-start display recognises PCM, Dolby Surround, DTS and DTS-HD, with support depending on input and source
Room tuning
Room tuning	Automatic calibration, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0 and SmartDetails	AI Sonic-adaptation through TCL Home; phone microphone calibrates three listening positions (HiFiTest). Tutti Choral adds speakers from compatible TCL TVs
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
AirPlay
AirPlay	Yes	Yes
HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	Yes	Yes
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	None	None
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz	–
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP and AVRCP	Bluetooth 5.1
Ports
Ports	Three HDMI inputs, one eARC output, optical and USB-A service port; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthrough. What Hi-Fi confirms 4K passthrough is limited to 60 Hz; TechRadar confirms Ethernet	Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, HDMI eARC/ARC output, optical input and USB-A. European maker page specifies 4K 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision passthrough. USB supports MP3, WMA, FLAC and WAV, despite ComputerBild describing USB as absent
Streaming
Streaming	AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready	AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth music playback
Multi-room
Multi-room	Detachable speakers support TV Broadcasting and rear-only Night Listening, with main bar and subwoofer muted; the maker's description controls What Hi-Fi's contrary Night mode wording	Included wireless subwoofer and rear speakers each need mains power; wireless describes audio transmission, not battery operation
App
App	JBL One with equaliser and software updates	TCL Home for control and room calibration; basic playback works with the supplied remote
Design
Weight
Weight	5.5 kg (better)	5.62 kg
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Detachable speakers up to 10 hours each, depending on content and volume; 3.635 V, 6600 mAh. Dock to recharge or use USB-C power (TechRadar)	–
Controls
Controls	Remote and JBL One; Google Assistant and Siri require an external compatible speaker, not a built-in voice assistant	Top power, input, Bluetooth and volume controls, status display and adjustable lighting; remote adds night, voice/surround enhancement, bass/treble levels and six sound modes
Mounting
Mounting	Main bar and rear wall brackets included	Supplied wall-mount kit; tabletop placement with adjustable base
Size
Size	Main bar 854 × 52 × 128 mm, 1203 mm wide with rears attached; each rear 189 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer 325 × 400 × 325 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is bar only; each rear 0.9 kg, subwoofer 9.1 kg	Bar 1054 × 68 × 123.5 mm and 5.62 kg; subwoofer 220 × 368.66 × 275 mm and 6.38 kg; rear units 100 × 167 × 122 mm (W × H × D). The maker Australian sheet lists rear-speaker weight 1.19 kg without specifying each or the pair. Main weight is bar only
Colours
Colours	Black	Black
In the box
In the box	Main bar, two detachable rear speakers, subwoofer, remote with batteries, power cords, HDMI cable, wall brackets and four side caps; June 2025 first release confirmed by TechRadar	Soundbar, subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote, two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, mains leads, wall-mount kit and documents; regional accessories vary. First-sale month/day is unconfirmed; 2025 year follows the maker model page and contemporary full retail review