Samsung HW-Q900T vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q900T vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 8.2. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, source, 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-Q900T has 7.1.2 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 406 (overall) W for the HW-Q900T versus 250 (overall) W for the Bar 5.0. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q900T got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 5.0 5 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-Q900T has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL Bar 5.0. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q900T received a rating of 8/10 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

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q900T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q900T got a rating of 9, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q900T over JBL Bar 5.0