LG S80QR vs JBL BAR 300 review

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LG S80QR vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 8.4.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S80QR has 5.1.3 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 490 (overall) W for the S80QR versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG S80QR got our rating of 8 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. 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, each of the soundbars received a rating of 10/10.

Features

App control is available for the BAR 300. A built-in microphone is present only on the BAR 300. 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 S80QR. For multichannel surround LG S80QR got a rating of 10, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.

Advantages LG S80QR over JBL BAR 300

Advantages JBL BAR 300 over LG S80QR