Samsung HW-J355 vs JBL BAR 300 review

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Samsung HW-J355 vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input 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 Samsung HW-J355 has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the BAR 300 - wireless. The Samsung HW-J355 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the JBL BAR 300 6 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the BAR 300 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

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

Multichannel surround

Only the BAR 300 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over JBL BAR 300

Advantages JBL BAR 300 over Samsung HW-J355