Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL Bar 2.1 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL Bar 2.1 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 6 for Bar 2.1. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, source, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-LST70T has 3.0 versus 2.1 for the JBL Bar 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 300 (overall) W for the Bar 2.1. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 2.1 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-LST70T.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-LST70T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL Bar 2.1. Only the Bar 2.1 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-LST70T. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-LST70T got a rating of 5, and JBL Bar 2.1 4 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over JBL Bar 2.1

Advantages JBL Bar 2.1 over Samsung HW-LST70T