JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung Q700B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung Q700B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The JBL Bar 5.1 was rated 7.2, while the Samsung Q700B has a rating 5.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Bar 5.1 has 5.1 and Q700B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 510 (overall) versus 320 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 8 out of 10 received the JBL Bar 5.1 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung Q700B received 7 out of 10. The Bar 5.1 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the JBL Bar 5.1 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung Q700B. As in the Bar 5.1, so in the Q700B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. The manufacturer of the Bar 5.1 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q700B. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Bar 5.1 was rated 4/10, while the Q700B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL Bar 5.1 over Samsung Q700B

Advantages Samsung Q700B over JBL Bar 5.1