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JBL Cinema SB110 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:110 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

JBL Cinema SB110 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL Cinema SB110
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

95%

5.5

Technical score

5%

8.0

Reviews score ( 2 · 1)

Reviews score 5% · 8.0 · based on 3 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–²Better than 56% of soundbars
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 59%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

6.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

5.9

Design

â–²Better than 55%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Grades by review (3)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 56%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of soundbar JBL Cinema SB110

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

6.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

5.9

Design

5.5
Reviews score
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.9
Brand name
JBL
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
110 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 110 W of audio output power, more than 69.5% of soundbars and equal to 0.6% of soundbars.
Max SPL
82 dB SPL
Market range: <75 dB SPL – >105 dB SPL
This soundbar has a max SPL of 82 dB SPL, lower than 86.5% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Min frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, lower than 74.4% of soundbars and equal to 7% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 27.1% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 68.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is older than that of 61.6% of soundbars and the same as that of 24.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar uses HDMI 1.4, which is newer than that of 39.4% of soundbars and the same as that of 18.1% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
?
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
950 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 950 mm wide, wider than 77.7% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Height
90 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 90 mm high, taller than 90.9% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
55 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 55 mm thick, thinner than 95.2% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Weight
2,600 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,600 g, more than 66% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
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JBL Cinema SB110 vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • 31 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (55 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    55 mm vs 86 mm
  • Newer HDCP version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • 57.1% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (110 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    110 W vs 70 W
  • 12 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (40 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 57.1% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (110 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    110 W vs 70 W
  • 12 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (40 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer HDCP version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • 31 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (55 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    55 mm vs 86 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB port is for Service only)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 11.1 dB SPL lower max SPL
    This soundbar has a lower max SPL than the average soundbar (82 dB SPL vs 93.1 dB SPL). The average soundbar reaches 93.1 dB SPL max SPL.
    82 dB SPL vs 93.1 dB SPL
  • 23 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (90 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    90 mm vs 67 mm
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The USB port is for service/firmware updates only in the EU/Global version)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 188 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (950 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    950 mm vs 762 mm
  • 4.29x less popular
    JBL Cinema SB110 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 11.1 dB SPL lower max SPL
    This soundbar has a lower max SPL than the average soundbar (82 dB SPL vs 93.1 dB SPL). The average soundbar reaches 93.1 dB SPL max SPL.
    82 dB SPL vs 93.1 dB SPL
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB port is for Service only)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The USB port is for service/firmware updates only in the EU/Global version)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 23 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (90 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    90 mm vs 67 mm
  • 188 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (950 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    950 mm vs 762 mm
  • 600 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,600 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,600 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
impulsegamer.com
✓ explicit
16/09/2021
Hands-on test · Entry soundbar
Verdict
The JBL Cinema SB110 is a simple entry soundbar that clearly beats TV speakers for films and games, though bass is light and sound breaks up when loud.
7.7
choice.com.au
✓ explicit
Date not specified
Review · Compact 2.0 soundbar
Verdict
The JBL Cinema SB110 is a compact 2.0 bar for smaller rooms that sets up with one cable, but it lacks Wi-Fi and Dolby Atmos.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about JBL Cinema SB110

  • Integrated subwoofer provides a cleaner look and saves space compared to soundbars with external boxes
  • Significant improvement in clarity and loudness over standard built-in TV speakers
  • Simple one-cable setup using HDMI ARC for easy connectivity and volume control via TV remote
  • Supports Dolby Digital which enhances the cinematic immersion for movies
  • Affordable entry-level price point for those on a budget
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music streaming from mobile devices

What customers don't like about JBL Cinema SB110

  • Built-in subwoofer lacks the deep, 'felt' bass punch of an external dedicated unit
  • Audio quality may distort or become disrupted at maximum volume levels
  • Limited audio customisation with only three preset modes (Movie, Music, News) and no independent bass/treble controls
  • Lack of a visual sound level or mode indicator, making it difficult to gauge current settings
  • The power plug design is reported to be wide enough to potentially block adjacent wall sockets
  • HDMI ARC connection issues reported by some users, such as sudden volume surges or failure to stay off when the TV is off

Verdict

The JBL Cinema SB110 is a 2.0-channel all-in-one soundbar that delivers 110W of total power through two 2.25" full-range drivers and two built-in 2.5" woofers, eliminating the need for an external subwoofer. It features a frequency response of 40Hz – 20kHz, a maximum SPL of 82dB, and supports Dolby Digital for an enhanced cinematic experience. Key pros include its slim, space-saving design, easy one-cable setup via HDMI ARC, and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity for wireless streaming. However, notable cons include the lack of a dedicated AUX input or Wi-Fi support, and some users may find the internal bass less powerful compared to systems with dedicated external subwoofers.

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