I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung Q910B vs JBL BAR 1000 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung Q910B was rated 9.4, 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 Q910B has 9.1.2 and BAR 1000 has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 520 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 9 out of 10 in our ranking.
Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q910B versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1000. As in the Q910B, 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 Q910B at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 1000 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 models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The Q910B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q910B was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1000 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.



























