Samsung B550 vs JBL Bar 5.0 review
It makes sense comparing Samsung B550 vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, B550 has a total rating of 4.6 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung B550 has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 410 (overall) W for the B550 versus 250 (overall) W for the Bar 5.0. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung B550 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 5.0 5 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.0.
Connectivity
Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the B550 received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Bar 5.0. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 5.0. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.
Multichannel surround
Only the Bar 5.0 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung B550 got a rating of 6, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung B550 over JBL Bar 5.0
- Separate subwoofer in package
Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Samsung B550
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.6Samsung B550
- 8.2JBL Bar 5.0
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