Alternatives to JBL Bar 500MK2

10 soundbars at a similar price that compete with the Bar 500MK2 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

JBL · 2025

Bar 500MK2

375 W

approx. price≈ $520

8.4

Cheaper

JVC TH-E874B17% cheaper Higher score

Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6+0.7 score Newest

JVC TH-E874B2026

Alternatives to the Bar 500MK2

TCL · 2025Q85H Pro

10% pricier ≈ $570

Channel count 7.1 vs 5.1

Bluetooth version 5.1 vs 5.3

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Samsung · 2025HW-QS710F/XE

Same price ≈ $530

Channel count 3.1 vs 5.1
Weight 4,400 g vs 2,900 g

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Samsung · 2025HW-Q810GF/ZG

8.5

Same price ≈ $520

Weight 5,100 g vs 2,900 g

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Hisense · 2025HT Saturn

Same price ≈ $530

Output power 720 W vs 375 W

Channel count 4.1 vs 5.1

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Teufel · 2025CINEBAR 22

12% pricier ≈ $580

Lowest frequency 33 Hz vs 40 Hz
Highest frequency 24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz

Weight 5,140 g vs 2,900 g

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Sony · 2025BRAVIA Theatre System 6

9.1

12% cheaper ≈ $460

Output power 1,000 W vs 375 W
Weight 2,600 g vs 2,900 g

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Sharp · 2025HT-SBW55121

8.8

10% cheaper ≈ $470

HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Output power 212 W vs 375 W
Weight 5,400 g vs 2,900 g

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Samsung · 2025HW-Q810F/XE

13% cheaper ≈ $450

Weight 5,100 g vs 2,900 g

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JVC · 2026TH-E874B

17% cheaper ≈ $430

HDMI inputs 3 vs 1

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Samsung · 2025HW-Q800F/EN

8.6

15% cheaper ≈ $440

Weight 5,100 g vs 2,900 g

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