JBL Bar 1000MK2 Real Panoramic Surround Sound Soundbar - Black vs Bar 300MK2 MultiBeam 3.0 Smart Soundbar - Black — Comparison

The JBL Bar 1000MK2 Real Panoramic Surround Sound Soundbar in black costs £749 and sits near the more immersive end of JBL’s soundbar range, while the JBL Bar 300MK2 MultiBeam 3.0 Smart Soundbar in black costs £349 as a more compact, lower-priced route into smart TV sound. Bar 1000MK2 is the bigger cinema package; Bar 300MK2 is the simpler all-in-one bar for buyers who want a noticeable TV upgrade without committing to a full surround layout.

The Bar 1000MK2 is built around Real Panoramic Surround, detachable wireless speakers, a 10-inch wireless subwoofer and True Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, with 480 W maximum output. The Bar 300MK2 lists a slightly lower-profile feature set despite its 450 W maximum output: Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0 for speech clarity and control through the JBL ONE app. It does not include detachable rear speakers or a separate subwoofer.

Pick the Bar 1000MK2 if you want a more dramatic home-cinema layout without permanently wiring rear speakers. It suits action films, gaming and larger living rooms where the detachable surrounds and dedicated subwoofer can create a fuller bubble of sound. The Bar 300MK2 suits smaller rooms, flats and buyers who value a clean single-bar setup. It still offers Atmos, MultiBeam processing and JBL app control, but keeps the spend £400 lower and avoids extra boxes around the room, which is helpful if furniture space is tight.

Bottom line: choose Bar 1000MK2 if you want detachable wireless speakers, a 10-inch wireless subwoofer and True Dolby Atmos/DTS:X for a more cinematic JBL setup / opt for Bar 300MK2 if you want a cheaper, neater smart soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam 3.0 and PureVoice 2.0.