JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung S800B review
In this article, we will talk about JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung S800B comparison. The JBL Bar 5.1 was rated 7.2, while the Samsung S800B has a rating 8.6.
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 S800B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 510 (overall) versus 330 (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 S800B received 7 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the JBL Bar 5.1 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S800B. As in the Bar 5.1, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Bar 5.1 at 8 out of 10, while the S800B was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung S800B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S800B. The S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Bar 5.1 was rated 4/10, while the S800B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Samsung S800B over JBL Bar 5.1
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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
- 7.2JBL Bar 5.1
- 8.6Samsung S800B
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