Samsung HW-Q800T vs JBL BAR 1000 review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q800T vs JBL BAR 1000 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q800T
8.2
JBL BAR 1000
9
10
9

Samsung HW-Q800T vs JBL BAR 1000 review

Samsung HW-Q800T
vs
JBL BAR 1000

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-Q800T vs JBL BAR 1000 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q800T was rated 8.2, while the JBL BAR 1000 has a rating 9. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q800T and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1000.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q800T has 3.1.2 and BAR 1000 has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 880 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q800T for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1000 received 9 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-Q800T versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1000. As in the HW-Q800T, so in the BAR 1000 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q800T at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 1000 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-Q800T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The HW-Q800T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q800T was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1000 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q800T over JBL BAR 1000

  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL BAR 1000 over Samsung HW-Q800T

  • Amazon Music compatible
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