JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung S60B review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung S60B. The JBL Bar 5.1 was rated 7.2, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.

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 S60B has 5.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 510 (overall) versus 200 (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 S60B received 6 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S60B. 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 S60B. As in the Bar 5.1, so in the S60B 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 S60B was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung S60B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S60B. The S60B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Bar 5.1 was rated 4/10, while the S60B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL Bar 5.1 over Samsung S60B

Advantages Samsung S60B over JBL Bar 5.1