Sony HT-X8500 vs JBL BAR 300 review

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Sony HT-X8500 vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-X8500 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and power, 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 Sony HT-X8500 has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. Only the Sony HT-X8500 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the BAR 300.

Connectivity

Only the JBL BAR 300 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-X8500 received a rating of 8/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the BAR 300. A built-in microphone is present only on the BAR 300. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X8500. For multichannel surround Sony HT-X8500 got a rating of 10, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over JBL BAR 300

Advantages JBL BAR 300 over Sony HT-X8500