LG S80QY vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

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The LG S80QY vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, S80QY has a total rating of 7.8 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 S80QY has 3.1.3 versus 9.1 for the JBL Bar 9.1. The output power is different and equal to 350 (overall) W for the S80QY 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 S80QY got our rating of 7 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, the S80QY received a rating of 8/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

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 S80QY. For multichannel surround LG S80QY got a rating of 10, and JBL Bar 9.1 7 out of 10.

Advantages LG S80QY over JBL Bar 9.1

Advantages JBL Bar 9.1 over LG S80QY