Samsung HW-Q70R vs JBL Bar 2.1 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-Q70R vs JBL Bar 2.1 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-Q70R has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 6 for Bar 2.1. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: power, volume down, volume up, source.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q70R has 3.1.2 versus 2.1 for the JBL Bar 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q70R versus 300 (overall) W for the Bar 2.1. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q70R.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to 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 HW-Q70R received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-Q70R. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q70R.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-Q70R has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q70R. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q70R got a rating of 10, and JBL Bar 2.1 4 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70R over JBL Bar 2.1