JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) vs JBL Cinema SB510
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| JBLBar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) | JBLCinema SB510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Channels | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | Four racetrack drivers and two 1-inch tweeters in the soundbar; 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer. No dedicated centre or rear speakers | Three 45 × 80 mm racetrack drivers including a dedicated centre channel, plus one built-in 70 × 88 mm bass driver; no separate subwoofer or rear speakers |
| Amplifiers | 300 W maximum total output at 1% THD: 2 × 50 W soundbar and 200 W subwoofer; maximum, not continuous RMS output | 200 W maximum total output at 1% THD, comprising 150 W soundbar and 50 W built-in subwoofer output; maximum, not continuous RMS output |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz–20 kHz, maker specification without a stated tolerance | 55 Hz–20 kHz (−10 dB) |
| Audio formats | Dolby Digital with JBL Surround Sound processing; no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X | Dolby Audio; UK USB port is for service only, while the US version supports MP3 playback |
| Room tuning | Smart mode applies preset EQ and JBL Surround Sound, with Standard mode available through the remote. Low, middle and high subwoofer levels and audio/video sync adjustment; Smart mode resets on power-up | Voice, Music and Movie preset EQ modes; five bass levels, with level 3 the default. No automatic room calibration |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.5 profiles | Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.6 profiles |
| Ports | One HDMI 1.4 source input, one HDMI ARC output to the TV, optical input and USB-A for service/updates in the UK. USB music playback is US-only. No eARC; manual warns Apple TV 4K HDMI 2.0 formats are unsupported | One HDMI ARC connection to the TV with HDCP 1.4, one optical input and USB-A for service in the UK; no HDMI source input or eARC |
| Streaming | Bluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or network streaming services | Bluetooth music streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or network streaming services |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg (better) | 3.5 kg |
| Controls | Top power, volume and source buttons, front status display and remote with two AAA batteries. HDMI CEC and IR TV remote learning; no built-in voice assistant | Top power, source and volume buttons with LED status indicators rather than a text display. Remote with two AAA batteries, playback controls, HDMI CEC and IR TV remote learning; automatic standby after 10 minutes of inactivity |
| Mounting | Included wall-mount bracket kit and screws | Included wall-mount bracket kit and screws |
| Size | Soundbar: 965 × 56 × 85 mm (width × height × depth), 2.14 kg. Subwoofer: 5.61 kg; maker UK page and manual print 240 × 240 × 379 mm under width × height × depth, despite the pictured taller cabinet. Packaged weight: 10.32 kg | 950 × 67 × 105 mm (width × height × depth), 3.5 kg. Packaged dimensions 1112 × 116 × 164 mm; packaged weight 5.0 kg |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| In the box | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, region-specific power cords, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit and documentation | Soundbar, remote with batteries, region-specific power cables, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit and documentation |
