LG GX vs JBL BAR 700 review

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LG GX vs JBL BAR 700 review

LG GX
vs
JBL BAR 700

l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG GX vs JBL BAR 700. The LG GX was rated 6.5, while the JBL BAR 700 has a rating 8.8. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, function for the GX and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 700.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that GX has 3.1 and BAR 700 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 420 (overall) versus 620 (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 7 out of 10 received the LG GX for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 700 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

The BAR 700 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 700. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the GX, so in the BAR 700 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the GX at 8 out of 10, while the BAR 700 was rated 10/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The JBL BAR 700 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The GX can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The GX was rated 10/10, while the BAR 700 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG GX over JBL BAR 700

  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL BAR 700 over LG GX

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Microphone
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