Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL BAR 700 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL BAR 700. The Samsung HW-LST70T was rated 6.4, while the JBL BAR 700 has a rating 8.8. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-LST70T 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 HW-LST70T has 3.0 and BAR 700 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 210 (overall) versus 620 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-LST70T. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-LST70T for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 700 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-LST70T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 700. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the BAR 700. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-LST70T at 6 out of 10, while the BAR 700 was rated 10/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-LST70T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the BAR 700. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-LST70T was rated 5/10, while the BAR 700 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over JBL BAR 700

Advantages JBL BAR 700 over Samsung HW-LST70T