Samsung S800B vs JBL BAR 300 review

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Samsung S800B vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S800B has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung S800B has 3.1.2 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the S800B versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung S800B got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the JBL BAR 300 6 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. The Samsung S800B has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL BAR 300. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the S800B 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. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S800B. For multichannel surround Samsung S800B got a rating of 10, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung S800B over JBL BAR 300