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JBL BAR 1300MK2 vs Marshall Heston 120

What BAR 1300MK2 does better (2) and where Heston 120 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL BAR 1300MK2
JBL · 2025BAR 1300MK2
2 advantages≈ $1,200
vs
Marshall Heston 120
Marshall · 2025Heston 120
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ $1,100
Higher score
9.1Sound5.6

Why is BAR 1300MK2 better than Heston 120?

  1. Channel count11.1 vs 5.12.2×
  2. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None

Why is Heston 120 better than BAR 1300MK2?

Heston 120 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL BAR 1300MK2JBL BAR 1300MK2≈ $1,200
Marshall Heston 120Marshall Heston 120≈ $1,1006.1
Sound
Driver size—127 mm
Number of drivers—12
Output power—150 W
Speaker channels11.1.45.1.2
Channel count11.15.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Lowest frequency—40 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
HDMI eARC / ARC—Yes
HDMI inputs—1
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—7,040 g
Width—1,100 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placement—an der Wand, vor dem Fernseher
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