Samsung HW-S40T vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-S40T has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-S40T has 2.0 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HW-S40T versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the BAR 300.
Only the JBL BAR 300 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-S40T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL BAR 300. Only the BAR 300 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-S40T received a rating of 6/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the BAR 300. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the BAR 300 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-S40T got a rating of 5, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.