Samsung S60B vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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Samsung S60B vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

Samsung S60B
vs
JBL Bar 5.0

It makes sense comparing Samsung S60B vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, S60B has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the S60B 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 S60B got our rating of 6 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. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the S60B received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S60B. For multichannel surround Samsung S60B got a rating of 10, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung S60B over JBL Bar 5.0

  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Samsung S60B

  • Multi-room support
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Samsung S60B
JBL Bar 5.0

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S60B
Bar 5.0

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JBL

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