LG S80QR vs JBL BAR 1000 review

vs

I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG S80QR vs JBL BAR 1000 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG S80QR was rated 8.4, while the JBL BAR 1000 has a rating 9.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S80QR has 5.1.3 and BAR 1000 has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 490 (overall) versus 880 (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 8 out of 10 received the LG S80QR for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1000 received 9 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. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S80QR versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1000. As in the S80QR, so in the BAR 1000 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the BAR 1000 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 1000 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 S80QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S80QR was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1000 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QR over JBL BAR 1000

Advantages JBL BAR 1000 over LG S80QR