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Sonos Beam vs. JBL Bar 9.1 + 1
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Yes
Dimensions sub (WxHxD)
Depth sub
305 mm
Height sub
440 mm
Width sub
305 mm
Bass elements, size (sub)
10 inches
Capacity sub (RMS)
300 W
100 W
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex (Ported)
Weight (subwoofer)
11.1 kg
7.9 kg
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Center speaker
No
Yes
Capacity center (RMS)
Weight (center)
Frequency range (max)
20000 Hz
Frequency range (min)
50 Hz
34 Hz
Front speaker / speaker unit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power per channel (RMS)
400 W
Surround speakers
No
Yes
Capacity surround (RMS)
120 W
Weight (surround)
0.72 kg
Weight (front / speaker unit)
2.8 kg
3.64 kg
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth codec
Bluetooth profile
A2DP, AVRCP
A2DP
Bluetooth version
4.2
4.2
Ethernet connection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
Yes
Yes
Yes
3D support (3D-Ready)
No
Yes
Yes
Radio receiver
No
No
Streaming standards
AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, AirPlay 2, Amazon Music
AirPlay, Google Cast/Chromecast, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)
0 ​
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
0 pair
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
0 ​
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)
0 ​
1 ​
Front/side connections
HDMI
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDCP-version
2.3
2.3
HDMI version
Number of HDMI inputs
1 ​
1 ​
Number of HDMI outputs
1 ​
1 ​
Supported standards
eARC
Other connectors
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
No
No
USB
Yes
Yes
Audio format
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Supported audio files
MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, WAV (PCM), AAC, AIFF, AAC+, Apple Lossless (ALAC)
MP3
MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV (PCM), AAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC)
Supported image files
JPEG/JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Supported video files
Available colours
Black, White
Black
Black
Dimensions front/speaker unit (WxHxD)
Depth front/speaker unit
100 mm
120 mm
Height front/speaker unit
6.85 mm
62 mm
Width front/speaker unit
651 mm
884 mm
Built-in internet services
Features
Support for internet radio, Designed for wall mounting, Mobile app for controlling features, Speakers suitable for Dolby Atmos, Support for multiroom
Designed for wall mounting, Speakers suitable for Dolby Atmos
Designed for wall mounting, Simulated surround
Voice assistant compatible
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa
Wireless rear speakers
Yes
Yes
Wireless speakers included
No
Yes
Automatic calibration with measurement microphone
Yes
Number of speakers
5.1
9.1
2.1
Number of speaker drivers
5 ​
9 ​
Soundbase (suitable for TV placement)
No
No
Video formats supported
2160p (4K Ultra HD)
2160p (4K Ultra HD)
Optical drive
No
No