Samsung HW-Q950T vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q950T vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-Q950T has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0. The competitors' control buttons are different: multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone 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-Q950T has 9.1.4 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 546 (overall) W for the HW-Q950T 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-Q950T got our rating of 9 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-Q950T 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-Q950T 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-Q950T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q950T got a rating of 9, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over JBL Bar 5.0