Samsung HW-Q950T vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q950T vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q950T
8.4
JBL BAR 1300X
9.4
10
9

Samsung HW-Q950T vs JBL BAR 1300X review

Samsung HW-Q950T
vs
JBL BAR 1300X

The Samsung HW-Q950T vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-Q950T was rated 8.4, while the JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q950T and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1300X.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 and BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 546 (overall) versus 1170 (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 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1300X received 10 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 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q950T versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1300X. As in the HW-Q950T, so in the BAR 1300X there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the BAR 1300X 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-Q950T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the BAR 1300X received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over JBL BAR 1300X

  • Multi-room support
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