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JBL RallyBar XL vs Marshall Heston 120

What RallyBar XL does better (2) and where Heston 120 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL RallyBar XL
JBL · 2024RallyBar XL
2 advantages≈ $970
vs
Marshall Heston 120
Marshall · 2025Heston 120
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $1,050
Higher score
5.0Sound5.4

Why is RallyBar XL better than Heston 120?

  1. Output power300 W vs 150 W2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is Heston 120 better than RallyBar XL?

  1. Weight9,450 g vs 7,040 g+34%
  2. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 40 Hz+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Marshall Heston 120Marshall Heston 120≈ $1,0506.1
Sound
Driver size—127 mm
Number of drivers—12
Output power300 W150 W
Speaker channels—5.1.2
Channel count—5.1
SubwooferNoneNone
Lowest frequency45 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
DTS:X—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
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 / AUXYesYes
HDMI eARC / ARC—Yes
HDMI inputs—1
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight9,450 g7,040 g
Width897 mm1,100 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Remote control—Yes
Placement—an der Wand, vor dem Fernseher
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