JBL Bar 1300MK2 vs TCL Q85H Pro

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Bar 1300MK2 compared with Q85H Pro

	JBLBar 1300MK2	TCLQ85H Pro
Overview
Released
Released	2025	2025
Sound
Type
Type	Soundbar	Soundbar
Channels
Channels	11.1.4	7.1.4
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Drivers
Drivers	Main bar has eight 50 × 75 mm racetrack drivers, seven 25 mm tweeters and four 75 mm upward-firing drivers; each rear has two 50 × 90 mm racetrack drivers, one 50 mm full-range and one 75 mm upward-firing driver; subwoofer has two 200 mm drivers	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 2470 W maximum or 1235 W RMS, both at 1% THD; maximum main bar 950 W, rears 160 W each, subwoofer 1200 W	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; UK model has dual 8-inch subwoofer drivers, rather than the different US Bar 1300XMK2	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, SmartDetails and subwoofer AI Sound Boost	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	Main bar Bluetooth 5.3; detachable speakers Bluetooth 5.4, with independent playback, stereo pairing and Auracast	Bluetooth 5.1
Ports
Ports	Three HDMI inputs, one eARC output, optical and USB-A service port; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthrough. TechRadar confirms Ethernet and 4K 60 Hz passthrough without 120 Hz or ALLM	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; main bar and subwoofer mute in Night Listening	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	5.93 kg	5.62 kg (better)
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Detachable speakers up to 10 hours each, depending on content and volume; 7.2 V, 4722 mAh. Dock to recharge or use USB-C power (TechRadar)	–
Controls
Controls	Remote, JBL One and TV remote via HDMI CEC; 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 1030 × 58 × 136 mm, 1404 mm wide with rears attached; each rear 202 × 58 × 136 mm; subwoofer 315 × 277 × 275 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is bar only; each rear 1.3 kg, subwoofer 12 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	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