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Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:80 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

95%

6.0

Technical score

5%

8.2

Reviews score ( 2 · 8)

Reviews score 5% · 8.2 · based on 10 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 71% 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%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 71% of models
Score components

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.5

Formats

16%

9.3

Connectivity

14%

8.0

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.3

Smart features

5%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 71%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Grades by review (10)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 8 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.
â–²Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.5

Formats

16%

9.3

Connectivity

14%

8.0

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.3

Smart features

5%

6.9

Design

6.0
Reviews score
8.2
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

6.9
Brand name
Zebronics
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
80 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 80 W of audio output power, more than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 7.5% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
45 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, lower than 67.4% of soundbars and equal to 3.5% 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
Wi-Fi 5
This soundbar uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5, which is newer than that of 78.7% of soundbars and the same as that of 18.1% of soundbars.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than that of 38.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 47.6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 65.4% 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
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 69.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
yes
This soundbar has far-field microphones. 88.3% 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
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
yes
This soundbar supports native Amazon Music. 79.3% support native Amazon Music.
Available via built-in Alexa.
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Width
900 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 900 mm wide, wider than 66.5% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Height
62 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 62 mm high, shorter than 71.1% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Thickness
62 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 62 mm thick, thinner than 88.2% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
2,800 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,800 g, more than 68.6% 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.
Metal grille.
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Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro 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
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (2 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    2 vs 0
  • Native Amazon Music support
    This soundbar supports native Amazon Music, the average soundbar does not.
    Available via built-in Alexa.
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, 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
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • Native Amazon Music support
    This soundbar supports native Amazon Music, the average soundbar does not.
    Available via built-in Alexa.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (2 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    2 vs 0
  • Far-field microphones
    This soundbar has far-field microphones, the average soundbar does not.
  • 24 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    62 mm vs 86 mm
  • 5 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    62 mm vs 67 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
  • 1.25 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (2.8 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
    2.75 inch vs 4 inch
  • 138 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (900 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    900 mm vs 762 mm
  • 3.37x more expensive
    Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro is more expensive than the average soundbar (£320 vs £95).
    £320 vs £95
  • 4.29x less popular
    Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 800 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,800 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,800 g vs 2,000 g
  • 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
  • 3.37x more expensive
    Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro is more expensive than the average soundbar (£320 vs £95).
    £320 vs £95
  • 4.29x less popular
    Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 1.25 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (2.8 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
    2.75 inch vs 4 inch
  • 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
  • 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
  • 138 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (900 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    900 mm vs 762 mm
  • 800 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,800 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,800 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
Techy SINSKARI
≈ estimated
08/06/2023
Unboxing and review · setup, Alexa and feature tests
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro is very good for its price, with plenty of features and solid sound for a home theatre setup.
9.5
Unbox Tech
≈ estimated
05/12/2022
Hands-on review · loud sound, gaming, music and movie tests
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro offers loud, balanced sound and many features at this price, making it a strong buy for a smart soundbar.
8.0
Vineet Malhotra
≈ estimated
20/01/2022
Hands-on review · audio samples and feature tests
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro is a good solo TV soundbar with clear dialogue and vocals, but skip it for rock and bass-heavy music.
8.0
Vimal Chintapatla
≈ estimated
11/12/2021
Unboxing and hands-on review · sound, Alexa and setup tests
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro sounds very good for the price, and its Alexa works well, though the LEDs and ports need work.
9.0
Tech Singh
≈ estimated
10/12/2021
Unboxing and review · Alexa, sound and TV connection tests
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro sounds good for the money and works as a smart speaker thanks to its built-in Alexa.
9.0
Tech Unboxing
≈ estimated
10/12/2021
Unboxing · Alexa, Bluetooth, HDMI and app tests
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro sounds impressive for the price, with a useful 3D mode and worthwhile built-in features.
9.0
Martin Mathew
≈ estimated
04/11/2023
Hands-on review · Bluetooth connection and sound tests
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro is the best soundbar in its price range for boosting TV sound, and worth buying if you like how it sounds.
7.0
Seven Sense Tech
≈ estimated
13/12/2021
First look · feature overview and specifications
Verdict
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 3820A Pro is a budget smart soundbar with good looks and Alexa support, best for smart TV owners on a tight budget.
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Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro

  • Integrated Alexa support allows for hands-free voice commands and smart home control without a separate Echo device.
  • Compact and sleek 36-inch design fits easily in smaller spaces and can be wall-mounted.
  • Loud and clear audio output (80W RMS) suitable for medium-sized rooms, with clear vocals for movies.
  • Comprehensive connectivity options including HDMI (ARC), Optical, Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, and USB.
  • Responsive dual far-field microphones that recognize voice commands even from a distance.
  • Includes essential accessories like an HDMI ARC cable and wall-mounting hardware in the box.

What customers don't like about Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820a Pro

  • Poor port placement on the bottom makes it difficult to access the USB port when the soundbar is placed on a table.
  • Lacks deep, thumping bass due to the absence of an external subwoofer, leading to 'dry' or 'sharp' instrument tones for some users.
  • LED mode indicators are reported to be overly bright and can be distracting during nighttime viewing.
  • The companion app and firmware setup can be complicated or unintuitive for non-tech-savvy users.
  • Audio distortion may occur when the volume is pushed beyond 80%.
  • Limited front display; users must memorize LED color codes to identify the active input mode.

Verdict

The Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 3820A Pro is a compact 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 80W RMS output through a driver configuration of two 4.4cm full-range drivers and dual 6.98cm built-in subwoofers. Its standout feature is built-in Amazon Alexa support facilitated by dual far-field microphones, allowing for hands-free voice control in both English and Hindi. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring HDMI ARC, Optical input, Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, and a USB port, all manageable via the ZEB-SMART JUKEBAR companion app. Main pros include its space-saving all-in-one design, responsive voice assistant integration, and the inclusion of necessary cables like HDMI and AUX in the box. However, notable cons include the lack of Dolby Audio support, the absence of a front-facing LED display (replaced by colour-coded indicator lights), and an inconveniently placed USB port that is difficult to access when the unit is placed on a flat surface rather than wall-mounted.

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