JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

50 W, 5.0 channel

Product details

Connectivity options: Toslink, LAN, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, Audio channels: 5.0, Colour: Black, Soundbar type: Soundbar, Features: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Voice control, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2.

Key specifications

Soundbar type
Singlebar
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Audio channel
5.0 channel
Equipment + functions
Airplay, 
Bluetooth, 
HDMI return channel, 
Wi-Fi
Audio technology
Dolby Atmos
Item number
14954370

General information

Manufacturer
JBL by Harman
Category
Sound bars
Manufacturer no.
JBLBAR50MBBLKEP
Release date
3.3.2021

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multimedia functions

Soundbar type
Singlebar
Audio channel
5.0 channel
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Nominal power
50 W
Frequency range
50 - 20000 Hz
Multiroom standard
Airplay 2
Equipment + functions
Airplay, 
Bluetooth, 
HDMI return channel, 
Wi-Fi
Network features
Chromecast(built-in)
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP
Audio technology
Dolby Atmos
Audio formats
MP3 VBR

Connections

Audio inputs
Optical TOSLINK (1x)
Audio outputs
Optical TOSLINK (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (2x)
HDMI features
ARC
Data ports
USB

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Smarthome communication standard
Amazon Alexa, 
Google Assistant

Power supply

Power consumption
250 W

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
AC, 
HDMI

Product dimensions

Height
10.10 cm
Width
70.90 cm
Depth
10.10 cm
Weight
2.80 kg

Package dimensions

Length
89 cm
Width
28 cm
Height
17 cm
Weight
2.80 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
  • 1.HP
  • 2.Dell
  • 3.Panasonic
  • 3.Razer

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
  • 1.Hisense
  • 2.Creative
  • 3.Philips
  • 4.Sony

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
  • 1.Speedlink
  • 2.HP
  • 3.Trust
  • 4.Sharp
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good85/100
Good79/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseFebruary 2023
  • PositiveGood virtual surround sound
  • PositiveMany smart features thanks to Chromecast built-in
  • PositiveRoom calibration
  • NegativeLow maximum volume
  • NegativeNo DTS decoder

The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is smart, excellently crafted and comes with many cool features. If you like to play music on the spur of the moment and stream the latest series on Netflix, this compact TV speaker is an excellent choice given its good value for money. On top of that, it's very easy to use in many ways...

Good69/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseMay 2022
  • PositiveMultiroom, AirPlay, Chromecast
  • PositiveHDMI input and output
  • PositiveGood handling
  • PositiveFair price
  • NegativeThin sound
  • NegativeNeither jack nor cinch
Good71/100
Audiovision Logo
AudiovisionSingle testReleaseApril 2022
  • Positivepowerful sound from a small cabinet
  • Positive4K video processing with HDR10 and Dolby Vision
  • PositiveGood network and streaming functions
  • Negativesonic weaknesses
  • NegativeNo DTS decoder

Soundbar sets with subwoofers and rear speakers are no longer a rarity, but the additional drivers also need to be stowed away in the room. All-in-one solutions are more inconspicuous and less expensive. Ideally, these solutions should play just as spatially as the sets, which is why the manufacturers come up with so many technical tricks...

Good79/100
Rank 1 out of 21Stiftung Warentest21 Soundbars und SoundplatesReleaseJuly 2021

New in the current 2021 test field are ?21 soundbars with prices between 90 and 900 euros. Among them are one-piece models and two-piece models with a separate bass box (subwoofer). Pleasing: the test winners are comparatively inexpensive. Soundbars in the test: What you need to know Soundbars with or without subwoofer in comparison One-piece units without subwoofer: Soundbars without subwoofers...

Very good98/100
HiFi Test Logo
HiFi TestSingle testReleaseJune 2021
  • Positive3D sound
  • Positivegood sound
  • PositiveChromecast, AirPlay 2, Alexa

    JBL's MultiBeam technology works splendidly, the compact Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is capable of both clean stereo music playback and room-filling 3D Atmos sound. Its modern connectivity to Amazon, Apple and Google systems is also exemplary.

    Very good98/100
    Heimkino Logo
    HeimkinoSingle testReleaseMay 2021
    • Positive3D sound
    • Positivegood sound
    • PositiveChromecast, AirPlay 2, Alexa

      JBL's MultiBeam technology works splendidly, the compact Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is capable of both clean stereo music playback and room-filling 3D Atmos sound. Its modern connectivity to Amazon, Apple and Google systems is also exemplary.