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JBL Bar 300MK2 vs Marshall Heston 120
Product A: JBL
68 of 98 known
Product B: Marshall
58 of 98 known
46 of 90 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 18 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 22 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 soundbars.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 1WB: 0.5WMarshall is 0.5 W lower.
Weight
0 to 30,000 g
Soundbar weight
A2,900g
B7,040g
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
Physical drivers in the bar
Up-firing drivers in the package
Driver layout
AJBL Bar 300MK2
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Racetrack driver (42 x 80 mm) | 5 | Not available |
| Soundbar | Tweeter | 4 | 20 |
BMarshall Heston 120
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Full-range driver | 5 | 50.8 | Not available |
| Soundbar | Midwoofer | 2 | 76.2 | Not available |
| Soundbar | Tweeter | 2 | 20.32 | Up-firing |
| Soundbar | Subwoofer, 2 in x 5 in | 2 | Not available | Rear-facing |
Separate subwoofer included
Included subwoofer connection
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Included subwoofer driver diameter
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Rear speakers included
Included rear speaker connection
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Detachable rear speakers
Compatible optional subwoofers
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Compatible optional rear speakers
JBL Cove M1, JBL Cove P15Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/bar-300mk2-bar-500mk2-software-update-release-notes-me8zilyp8q7-us/000052493.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 300MK2/500MK2 US release notes name multi-channel grouping with Cove speakers in firmware 26.33.11.82.00, August 19, 2026. The separate exact-applicability FAQ names models and same-model pair requirement. This later optional expansion does not alter supplied package counts.6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/gb/en/howto/which-cove-speaker-models-are-compatible-with-jbl-bar-mk2-series-to-form-home-theater-groups-mttxsft6e8-emea/000055042.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker FAQ explicitly includes Bar 300MK2 and requires a pair of either two Cove M1 or two Cove P1 speakers for home theater grouping. US exact-family firmware release corroborates availability of this software feature. Speakers are optional, not supplied. Other Cove models and subwoofer compatibility are not inferred.
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Total RMS audio output power
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Total peak audio output power
Published frequency response lower limit
Published frequency response upper limit
Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Supported audio formats
Audio formats by connection
BMarshall Heston 120
Not availableMax wired audio sample rate
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Max music file sample rate
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Max wired audio bit depth
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Max music file bit depth
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Connectivity
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Ports on the bar
AJBL Bar 300MK2
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | Source audio/video input |
| HDMI | 1 | TV video output and ARC/eARC audio input |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | US MP3 storage playback and service |
| AC power | 1 | AC power input |
BMarshall Heston 120
| Connector | Count | Version | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | HDMI 1 (TV), video output and eARC or ARC audio return |
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | HDMI 2 (IN), external source routed through HDMI 1 to the TV |
| RCA | 2 | Not available | Stereo audio input, left and right |
| Subwoofer | 1 | Not available | SUB OUT for an external active subwoofer, RCA mono |
| USB-C | 1 | Not available | Power output, 5 V 500 mA |
| Ethernet | 1 | 10/100 Mbps | LAN |
| AC power | 1 | Not available | Mains power input |
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI video passthrough
Video passthrough modes
AJBL Bar 300MK2
Not availableBMarshall Heston 120
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
HDR passthrough formats
VRR passthrough
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ALLM passthrough
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HDCP version
Bluetooth audio input
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth audio codecs
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
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Built-in Ethernet speed
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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/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 10-16 describe Google Cast, AirPlay and Spotify Connect and group playback. Exact US launch and current page independently add AirPlay 2, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready. Availability can require subscriptions and varies by service and market.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 300MK2 column explicitly lists AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. SmartThings is control, not an added music protocol. DTS Virtual:X launch forecast was late 2025, superseded by the exact dated firmware notes.
AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
Voice assistants
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Built-in microphone
Microphone mute control
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Companion apps
Companion app platforms
Multiroom audio
Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 16 explicitly documents synchronized Google Cast groups and multiple selected AirPlay speakers on the same home network. Optional rear expansion is separate.5Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/bar-300mk2-bar-500mk2-software-update-release-notes-me8zilyp8q7-us/000052493.htmlRead 8 October 2026August 19, 2026 firmware explicitly adds JBL Whole-Home Audio synchronized playback. Auracast is also announced, but its direction and codec are not specified and it is not relabeled a Wi-Fi protocol. July 15, 2025 firmware explicitly adds DTS Virtual:X, superseding the launch forecast. No DTS:X decoder is inferred.
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Remote included
Sound processing
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Sound modes
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Automatic room calibration
Room calibration system
Dialogue enhancement
Night mode
Equalizer controls
7-band EQ in JBL One, Five bass levels3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 7 and 13 give five bass levels, default 3. Seven-band app EQ is explicitly established by the maker launch, not guessed from an app screenshot.4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersive-entertainmentRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly states seven-band EQ for every named new Bar model, including Bar 300MK2. Manual separately proves the five bass levels.
TV speaker integration
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Power
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Published operating power
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Published standby power
Published networked standby power
Power supply
Internal power supply, 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2, 6 and 18: supplied AC cord connects directly to the bar, rated 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. No external adapter or output-wattage-to-input conversion is used.
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Detachable rear battery life
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Detachable rear charge time
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Measured
None of 8 known
Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Frequency response deviation (measured)
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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
Width940Height50.5Depth104mm(37 × 2 × 4.1 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 gives bare bar W x H x D directly in mm: 940 x 50.5 x 104. Brackets, cables and shipping packaging are excluded. Rounded inch figures are not converted over these metric values.
Width1,100Height76Depth145mm(43.3 × 3 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 20262Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Physical unit table: width 1100 mm, height 76 mm, depth 145 mm. The product details block lists 1100 x 145 x 76 mm in width, depth, height order.
Soundbar weight
Component dimensions and weight
AJBL Bar 300MK2
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | 940 | 50.5 | 104 | 2,900 |
BMarshall Heston 120
Not availablePackage dimensions
Width1,180Height120Depth160mm(46.5 × 4.7 × 6.3 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly labels packaging W x H x D as 1180 x 120 x 160 mm.
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Package weight
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Wall mountable
In the box
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In the box
JBL Bar 300MK2 soundbar, Remote control with two AAA batteries, Power cord, 1.2 m HDMI cable, Two L-shaped wall-mount brackets and mounting hardware, Quick start guide, Safety instructions and warranty card, Wall-mounting template1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLBAR300M2BLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact US maker box list explicitly names quick start guide, safety instructions and warranty card, and wall-mount template. Power cords are published as up to four depending on region, so no regional cord count is inferred.3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 complete inventory. Two AAA cells, one 1.2 m HDMI cable, two wall brackets with hardware and product information/template are supplied. Power-cord count and plugs vary by regional package, so no up-to-four global count is asserted for US. Optional Cove speakers are not supplied.
Heston 120 TV soundbar, Quick start guide and legal and safety information, Mains lead, HDMI cable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Box contents: Heston 120 TV soundbar, quick start guide and legal and safety information, mains lead, HDMI cable.
Wall mount hardware included
HDMI cable included
Optical cable included
General
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Series
Model numbers
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/dw57f29c81/pdfs/JBL_BAR_300MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw57f29c81/pdfs/JBL_BAR_300MK2_Black_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original two-page English JBL Bar 300MK2 datasheet, linked by the exact US maker page. Its nine-driver inventory, geometry and explicit RMS footnote agree with the original owner manual. Regional USB exception is stated.
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Manual
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2ac4f39c/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%20300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 23-page owner manual, printed pages 2-22, document HA_JBL_Bar 300MK2_OM_Global_EN_V7. All pages read. Americas back panel and US-only MP3 playback are distinguished from service-only USB in other regions.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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