It makes sense comparing LG S75QR vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, S75QR has a total rating of 5.5 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, source, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S75QR has 5.1.2 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 450 (overall) W for the S75QR 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 LG S75QR got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 5.0 5 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.0.
Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can 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 S75QR received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
App control is available for the Bar 5.0. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 5.0. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S75QR. For multichannel surround LG S75QR got a rating of 6, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.