I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung Q700B vs JBL BAR 1000 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung Q700B was rated 5.8, while the JBL BAR 1000 has a rating 9.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Q700B has 3.1.2 and BAR 1000 has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 320 (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 Q700B for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1000 received 9 out of 10.
The BAR 1000 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 1000. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q700B versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1000. As in the Q700B, 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 Q700B at 8 out of 10, while the BAR 1000 was rated 10/10.
The manufacturer of the BAR 1000 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 1000 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The Q700B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q700B was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1000 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.