JBL Bar Studio vs LG SK1 review

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JBL Bar Studio vs LG SK1 comparison chart

JBL Bar Studio vs LG SK1 review

JBL Bar Studio
vs
LG SK1

I had a chance to test and compare two models: JBL Bar Studio vs LG SK1 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The JBL Bar Studio was rated 5, while the LG SK1 has a rating 4.5.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 30 versus 40 according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 5 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Bar Studio. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 6/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. 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 support is not implemented in either the Bar Studio or SK1. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Bar Studio was rated 5/10, while the SK1 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL Bar Studio over LG SK1

  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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Common

Product

JBL Bar Studio
LG SK1

Model

Bar Studio
SK1

Brand

JBL
LG

Reviews

828
118

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, power, source
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.0
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

30
40

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

61.4 x 5.8 x 8.6/24.2 x 2.3 x 3.4
71 x 12.7 x 17.7/28.5 x 5.4 x 7.9

Weight, kg/pounds

1.4/3.1
1.8/4.4

Other

Release year

2019
2018
JBL Bar Studio
LG SK1
JBL Bar Studio
LG SK1

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • worse
  • 5
  • 4.5
  • 5JBL Bar Studio
  • 4.5LG SK1