LG S80QY vs JBL BAR 500 review

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In this article, we will talk about LG S80QY vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The LG S80QY was rated 7.8, while the JBL BAR 500 has a rating 8.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S80QY has 3.1.3 and BAR 500 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (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. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the S80QY, so in the BAR 500 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the S80QY at 8 out of 10, while the BAR 500 was rated 10/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the BAR 500 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 500 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 S80QY can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S80QY was rated 10/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QY over JBL BAR 500

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over LG S80QY