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JBL Cinema SB510 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95N. of audio channels:3.1Audio output power:200 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

JBL Cinema SB510 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL Cinema SB510
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

95%

5.7

Technical score

5%

8.9

Reviews score ( 0 · 7)

Reviews score 5% · 8.9 · based on 7 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.
▲Better than 66% of soundbars
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 74%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

25%

5.7

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.6

Design

▲Better than 64%
8.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Grades by review (7)
7 video reviews, each 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.
★Better than 98%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar JBL Cinema SB510

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

25%

5.7

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.6

Design

5.7
Reviews score
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Brand name
JBL
N. of audio channels
3.1
This soundbar offers 3.1 audio channels, more than 83% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
200 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 200 W of audio output power, more than 83.3% of soundbars and equal to 2.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
55 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, higher than 54.1% of soundbars and equal to 8.1% 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
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% 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
5.3
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5.3, which is newer than that of 88.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 11.9% 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
eARC
This soundbar uses HDMI eARC, which is newer than that of 73.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 17% 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
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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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
67 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 67 mm high, shorter than 49.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Thickness
67 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 67 mm thick, thinner than 81.3% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
3,500 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 3,500 g, more than 78.7% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% 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 SB510 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 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
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
    Adjustment available in soundbar settings.
  • 2.86x more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (200 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    200 W vs 70 W
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • 2.86x more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (200 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    200 W vs 70 W
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more equalizer bands
    This soundbar offers more equalizer bands than the average soundbar (3 vs 2). The average soundbar offers 2 equalizer bands.
    3 vs 2
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Newer HDCP version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
    Adjustment available in soundbar settings.
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    April 2, 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • 19 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (67 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    67 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
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (3x1.77" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    3x1.77" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    yes (for US version, for others it is for service only)
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • 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.
    yes (USB playback is available in the US version; in European/other versions, the USB port is for service only.)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (3x1.77" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    3x1.77" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 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
  • 1 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    1 vs 2
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    yes (for US version, for others it 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.
    yes (USB playback is available in the US version; in European/other versions, the USB port is for service only.)
  • 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 dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 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
  • 1,500 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,500 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,500 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
Adith Swaroop
≈ estimated
23/08/2026
Long-term test · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
The JBL Cinema SB510 has powerful sound with clear dialogue for the price and is definitely worth buying.
9.5
Asikin Aja
≈ estimated
08/07/2025
Hands-on review · Bluetooth, HDMI, bass levels and movie/music tests
Verdict
JBL Cinema SB510 delivers strong bass from a single compact bar, a good pick for minimalist setups.
9.0
Sounds Sense
≈ estimated
18/09/2025
Short review · sound, setup and design
Verdict
The JBL Cinema SB510 sounds excellent, is easy to set up and offers outstanding value, though its sound settings and remote are basic.
8.0
JOURNALISM GUIDE
≈ estimated
24/02/2026
Unboxing · brief music test
Verdict
JBL Cinema SB510 is a good pick for small rooms that need a built-in subwoofer.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about JBL Cinema SB510

  • Excellent dialogue clarity thanks to the dedicated center channel
  • Space-saving compact design with a built-in subwoofer
  • Very easy setup via HDMI ARC or optical connections
  • Good value for money, especially for smaller rooms
  • Simple Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music streaming
  • Seamless integration with TV remotes for volume control

What customers don't like about JBL Cinema SB510

  • Bass lacks the deep 'room-shaking' impact of an external subwoofer
  • No on-screen numeric display for volume levels, only blinking indicator lights
  • Inability to independently adjust the center channel volume for even louder dialogue
  • Limited effectiveness in very large living spaces
  • Occasional software issues, such as turning on unexpectedly from standby mode
  • Included wall-mounting hardware can be of questionable durability

Verdict

The JBL Cinema SB510 is a compact 3.1-channel all-in-one soundbar delivering 200W of total output power, featuring three 45x80mm racetrack drivers and a built-in 70x88mm subwoofer. Its standout characteristic is a dedicated center channel specifically designed to provide superior voice and dialogue clarity, complemented by embedded Dolby Audio and a frequency response of 55Hz to 20kHz. Main pros include its space-saving design that eliminates the need for a separate subwoofer box, modern Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity for wireless streaming, and a simple one-cable setup via HDMI ARC or optical input. However, potential cons include a bass response that may lack the deep 'room-shaking' impact of external subwoofers, a maximum power output that might be insufficient for very large rooms, and a lack of visual numeric indicators for volume levels on the unit itself.

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