JBL Bar Studio vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing JBL Bar Studio vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Bar Studio has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL Bar Studio has 2.0 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 30 W for the Bar Studio versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Bar Studio supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Bar Studio received a rating of 6/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround JBL Bar Studio got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages JBL Bar Studio over Samsung HW-A450

Advantages Samsung HW-A450 over JBL Bar Studio