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JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs LG S80QY
Product A: JBL
76 of 98 known
Product B: LG
68 of 98 known
Change LG S80QY
49 of 90 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 17 known for one only
- 27 the same
- 14 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 soundbars.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 1WB: 0.5WLG is 0.5 W lower.
Weight
0 to 30,000 g
Soundbar weight
A5,500g
B4,500g
Package weight
A19,900g
B18,688g
All 98 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


Audio system
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System channel configuration
Physical drivers in the package
93Maker product pagelg.com/my/speakers/soundbars/s80qyRead 13 October 2026Number of Speakers 9 EA. That is 8 in the bar plus the subwoofer woofer. TechRadar also states nine total speakers.7Reviewtechradar.com/opinion/i-tested-lgs-dolby-atmos-soundbar-with-this-unique-feature-and-its-a-game-changerRead 13 October 2026Nine total speakers, with 480 W for the bar and subwoofer and 220 W for the subwoofer alone. The third up-firing driver is used for dialogue.
Physical drivers in the bar
Up-firing drivers in the package
Driver layout
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | 44 x 80 mm racetrack driver | 6 | Not available | Not available |
| Soundbar | Tweeter | 2 | 25 | Not available |
| Soundbar | Full-range driver | 2 | 70 | Up-firing |
| Each detachable rear speaker | 44 x 90 mm racetrack driver | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| Each detachable rear speaker | Full-range driver | 1 | 70 | Up-firing |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 260 | Not available |
Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Published driver sizes in mm are retained literally. Rectangular racetrack sizes remain in the type text, not a fabricated circular diameter. Rear rows will be sourced separately because the manual combines their counts across the pair.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design explicitly identifies one racetrack and one upward full-range driver per surround. Maker manual supplies exact millimetre sizes, but combines rear counts across pair. What Hi-Fi Build section independently confirms per-enclosure arrangement. Main bar and sub rows retain maker evidence.
BLG S80QY
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Woofer, 52 x 99 mm | 2 | Not available | Front, left and right |
| Soundbar | Silk dome tweeter | 2 | 20 | Front, left and right |
| Soundbar | Woofer | 1 | 63.5 | Front, center |
| Soundbar | Woofer | 2 | 63.5 | Up-firing, left and right |
| Soundbar | Silk dome tweeter | 1 | 20 | Up-firing, center |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 203.2 | Not available |
Separate subwoofer included
Included subwoofer connection
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Rear speakers included
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
Not available
Compatible optional rear speakers
Total RMS audio output power
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available
Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Supported audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connect and surround sound sections explicitly discuss decoding this content. Partial proved list. Transport-specific TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus support is not inferred from eARC alone.10Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B1KMK2/JBL-Bar-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-model product research Audio/Video Section explicitly adds Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD to the maker-proved Atmos, Dolby Digital and DTS:X list. Its Optical Digital Input section separately proves PCM. Generic eARC explanations are not used to assert individual transport codec rows. Firmware unreported.
LPCM, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/aoCFgcpOsUMA0NF68A9Ilg%3D%3D/Specification%2BSheetRead 13 October 2026
Audio formats by connection
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Connection | Format | Max input channels |
|---|---|---|
| Optical | PCM | 2 |
| Optical | Dolby Digital | 6 |
BLG S80QY
Not availableMusic file formats
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
Not available
Max music file sample rate
Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
Not available
Max music file bit depth
Not available
Connectivity
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Ports on the bar
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 3 | Audio and video input |
| HDMI | 1 | Video output and HDMI ARC/eARC audio input |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | Service and MP3 storage playback on US version |
| Ethernet | 1 | Network input |
| AC power | 1 | Power input |
BLG S80QY
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | Audio and video input |
| HDMI | 1 | TV video output and eARC or ARC audio return |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | USB host for audio file playback |
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI-CEC
HDMI video passthrough
Video passthrough modes
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BLG S80QY
Not availableHDR passthrough formats
VRR passthrough
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
Bluetooth audio input
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth audio codecs
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Streaming and control
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Streaming protocols
AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 lists supported network streaming routes. Multiroom section 7.6 documents group playback with Google Cast and AirPlay. Format availability depends on route and service.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1000mk2-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs and Features explicitly identify AirPlay 2 and other network routes. Roon Ready is also documented by maker manual. Native app Atmos music differs from AirPlay and Google Cast.
Voice assistants
Built-in microphone
Microphone mute control
Not available
Not available
Companion apps
Companion app platforms
Multiroom audio
Remote included
Sound processing
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Sound modes
Broadcasting, Night Listening1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Named selectable rear-speaker playback modes. Broadcasting follows TV audio. Night Listening uses rears while bar and sub are muted. Does not imply Music or Movie EQ presets.
AI Sound Pro, Standard, Music, Cinema, Clear Voice, Bass Blast, Bass Blast +, Sports, Game1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/aoCFgcpOsUMA0NF68A9Ilg%3D%3D/Specification%2BSheetRead 13 October 2026
Automatic room calibration
Room calibration system
Dialogue enhancement
Night mode
Equalizer controls
7-band app equalizer, Subwoofer bass level1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1000MK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker page proves app equalizer and manual proves five subwoofer bass levels. Band count is separately documented by the launch release or exact-model review.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026June 9 announcement states seven-band EQ for every newly listed Bar model. Exact Bar 1000MK2 is in this release. Manual documents five subwoofer bass levels.
TV speaker integration
Not available
Power
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Published operating power
Not available
Published standby power
Published networked standby power
Power supply
Not available
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available
Measured
None of 8 known
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
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High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
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Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
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Measured latency
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Operating power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Soundbar weight (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Soundbar dimensions
Width854Height52Depth128mm(33.6 × 2 × 5 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Bare main bar W x H x D in normal tabletop orientation. Detachable ends are excluded.
Soundbar weight
Component dimensions and weight
AJBL Bar 1000MK2
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 325 | 400 | 325 | 9,100 |
| Each detachable rear speaker | 189 | 52 | 128 | 900 |
| Soundbar with both detachable speakers attached | 1,203 | 52 | 128 | Not available |
BLG S80QY
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer (SPQ8-W) | 201.7 | 407 | 403 | 10,000 |
Package dimensions
Width980Height398Depth495mm(38.6 × 15.7 × 19.5 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 22-23. Packaging W x H x D. Not the product enclosure.
Width1,107.44Height551.18Depth256.54mm(43.6 × 21.7 × 10.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/aoCFgcpOsUMA0NF68A9Ilg%3D%3D/Specification%2BSheetRead 13 October 2026Carton size W x H x D 43.6 x 21.7 x 10.1 in, converted exactly. The LG Malaysia page gives 1108 x 551 x 257 mm.
Package weight
Wall mountable
In the box
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In the box
Main soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control with two AAA batteries, Power cords, 1.2 m HDMI cable, Soundbar wall-mount kit, Product information and wall-mount template, Two detachable wireless surround speakers, Rear speaker wall-mount kits, Side caps3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5. Power-cord quantity and plugs vary by region, so no guessed count. No optional accessory is described as supplied.
S80QY soundbar, SPQ8-W wireless subwoofer, Remote control, Two AA batteries, Wall mount bracket, HDMI cable, Warranty card1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/aoCFgcpOsUMA0NF68A9Ilg%3D%3D/Specification%2BSheetRead 13 October 2026
Wall mount hardware included
HDMI cable included
Optical cable included
General
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Series
Not available
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw68ce4060/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1000MK2_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw68ce4060/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1000MK2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two-page English maker datasheet for Bar 1000MK2.
Manual
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw59596ddc/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201000MK2_OM_Global_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 1000MK2 Owner's Manual. Global-labelled 1000/500 manuals explicitly distinguish US USB playback from other regions.
Not available
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
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