LG S80QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

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LG S80QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison chart

LG S80QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

LG S80QR
vs
JBL Bar 9.1

The LG S80QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, S80QR has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 9 for Bar 9.1.

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 9.1 for the JBL Bar 9.1. The output power is different and equal to 490 (overall) W for the S80QR versus 820 (overall) W for the Bar 9.1. 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 9.1 9 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 9.1. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 9.1. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 9.1.

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 9.1 7 out of 10.

Advantages LG S80QR over JBL Bar 9.1

  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL Bar 9.1 over LG S80QR

  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
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Product

LG S80QR
JBL Bar 9.1

Model

S80QR
Bar 9.1

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LG
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