Consumer Score
In comparison:
8.3
Great
Consumer Score
In comparison:
8.7
Great
Neither JBL Bar 3.1 nor JBL Bar 5.1 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (6 days ago) we went through 95 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither JBL Bar 3.1 nor JBL Bar 5.1 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (30 Apr 2024), TechRadar (29 Mar 2024) PCMag (3 Apr 2024) and 5 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | PCMag  | What Hi-Fi  | TechHive  | World Wide Stereo  | WIRED  | SoundGuys  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $509 |  Sonos Beam Gen 2 | 6 | - | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  JBL Bar 3.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  JBL Bar 5.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Where to buy?
JBL Bar 3.1 
JBL Bar 5.1 
As can be seen below, in May 2024 neither JBL Bar 3.1 nor JBL Bar 5.1 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $509 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 | 6 | - | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | - |
| 2 | +1 | $840 |  Sonos Arc | - | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | - | 2 | 10 | - | 2 |
| 3 | -2 | $1085 |  Samsung HW-Q990C | - | - | 3 | 6 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | $998 |  Sony HT-A7000 | - | 6 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
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From Seller:
- JBL Surround sound makes movies come alive
- JBL Surround sound with 450W of power. Max SPL - 103db. Frequency Response - 35Hz to 20KHz
- Thrilling bass from a 10" (250mm) wireless subwoofer
- Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth
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From Seller:
- JBL 5.1 surround sound with 510W of power
- Detachable, battery-powered wireless surround speakers
- Thrilling bass from a 10 Inch (250mm) wireless subwoofer
- Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth
- True 4K connectivity with 3 HDMI in/1 HDMI out (ARC)
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0050036337977
UPC Numbers: 050036337977
Model Numbers: JBLBAR31BLK, JBLBAR31BLKAM
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 6925281927485
Model Numbers: K951455
Info
Weight
5.1 lbs
8.8 lbs
Dimensions
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Frequency Response
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Speaker composition
What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?
ABS
ABS
Speaker Design
Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
Two-Way
Separate subwoofer included
Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?
Bluetooth Capability
Does the speaker support wireless connection?
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Supported connections
What type of connections does the speaker support?
HDMI input, HDMI output, USB, audio line-in, digital audio input (optical)
- Power cables (up to 5pcs depending on region SKUs)
- HDMI cable
- AUX cable
- Optical cable
Hi-resolution audio
Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?
Rechargeable battery
Does the speaker have a built in rechargeable battery?
FM Radio capability
Does the speaker have an FM radio?
Built-in microphone
Does the speaker have a built-in microphone?
Wi-fi enabled
Is the speaker capable of connecting to wi-fi?
App/Smartphone controlled
Is the speaker can be controlled by an app or a smartphone?
ENERGY STAR certified
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Chromecast built-in
Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?
Airplay capability
Does the speaker support Airplay technology?
IR Remote Learning
Can the speaker be controlled with an external (universal) remote?
Included Accessories
What are the accessories included with the speaker?
- Wireless subwoofer
- Remote control with battery
- Power adaptor
- Power cables (number and types varied by region)
- HDMI cable
- AUX cable
- Wall-mount bracket kit
- Quickstart guide
- Warranty card
- Safety sheet
- Wireless subwoofer
- 2 x Wireless surround sound speakers
- Remote control with battery
- Power cables (up to 5pcs depending on region SKUs)
- HDMI cable
- AUX cable
- Optical cable
- Calibration microphone
- Wall mount bracket kit
- Quick start guide
- Warranty card
- Safety sheet
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