LG SNC4R vs JBL Bar 2.1 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - LG SNC4R vs JBL Bar 2.1 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SNC4R has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 versus 6 for Bar 2.1. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function 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 LG SNC4R has 4.1 versus 2.1 for the JBL Bar 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the SNC4R versus 300 (overall) W for the Bar 2.1. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the JBL Bar 2.1 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Bar 2.1 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SNC4R received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the SNC4R. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 2.1. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

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 LG SNC4R got a rating of 5, and JBL Bar 2.1 4 out of 10.

Advantages LG SNC4R over JBL Bar 2.1

Advantages JBL Bar 2.1 over LG SNC4R