Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

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Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-LST70T
6.4
JBL Bar 9.1
9
10
9

Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

Samsung HW-LST70T
vs
JBL Bar 9.1

The Samsung HW-LST70T vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 9 for Bar 9.1.

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 9.1 for the JBL Bar 9.1. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 820 (overall) W for the Bar 9.1. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 9.1 9 for its 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 9.1. Only the Bar 9.1 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 available to every soundbar.

Multichannel surround

Only the Bar 9.1 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 9.1 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over JBL Bar 9.1

  • Built-in subwoofer

Advantages JBL Bar 9.1 over Samsung HW-LST70T

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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Samsung HW-LST70T
JBL Bar 9.1

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HW-LST70T
Bar 9.1

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JBL

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