Samsung S800B vs JBL BAR 500 review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung S800B vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. Both soundbars received a score of 8.6 in our ranking.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S800B has 3.1.2 and BAR 500 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

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. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung S800B versus 1/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 500. As in the S800B, so in the BAR 500 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the S800B at 7 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 S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S800B was rated 10/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung S800B over JBL BAR 500