LG GX vs JBL Bar 5.1 review
It makes sense comparing LG GX vs JBL Bar 5.1 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, GX has a total rating of 6.5 out of 10 versus 7.2 for Bar 5.1. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function and power, volume down, volume up, input, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG GX has 3.1 versus 5.1 for the JBL Bar 5.1. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the GX versus 510 (overall) W for the Bar 5.1. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG GX got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 5.1 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.1.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG GX has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/0 of the JBL Bar 5.1. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10. App control is available in every soundbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the GX has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the GX. For multichannel surround LG GX got a rating of 10, and JBL Bar 5.1 4 out of 10.
Advantages LG GX over JBL Bar 5.1
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages JBL Bar 5.1 over LG GX
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
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
- 6.5LG GX
- 7.2JBL Bar 5.1
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