JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung Q700C review

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The JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung Q700C comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The JBL Bar 5.1 was rated 7.2, while the Samsung Q700C has a rating 7.4.

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 Q700C 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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 8 out of 10 in our ranking. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Q700C. 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 Q700C. As in the Bar 5.1, so in the Q700C there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Bar 5.1 at 8 out of 10, while the Q700C was rated 10/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung Q700C equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q700C. The Q700C can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Bar 5.1 was rated 4/10, while the Q700C received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q700C over JBL Bar 5.1