Samsung Q910B vs JBL BAR 500 review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung Q910B vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The Samsung Q910B was rated 9.4, while the JBL BAR 500 has a rating 8.6.

Audio features

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 500 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 520 (overall) versus 620 (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 Q910B for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 500 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Q910B, so in the BAR 500 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 500 was rated 10/10.

Features

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.

Multichannel surround

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 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q910B over JBL BAR 500