Sony HT-A7000 vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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The Sony HT-A7000 vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-A7000 was rated 8, while the JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-A7000 has 7.1.2 and BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 500 (overall) versus 1170 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-A7000. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Sony HT-A7000 for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1300X received 10 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-A7000 versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1300X. As in the HT-A7000, so in the BAR 1300X there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-A7000 at 7 out of 10, while the BAR 1300X was rated 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the BAR 1300X provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 1300X 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. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-A7000 was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1300X received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-A7000 over JBL BAR 1300X

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Sony HT-A7000