Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL BAR 300 review

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Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source 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-LST70T has 3.0 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

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. The Samsung HW-LST70T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL BAR 300. Only the BAR 300 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 10/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.

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-LST70T got a rating of 5, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over JBL BAR 300

Advantages JBL BAR 300 over Samsung HW-LST70T