LG S95QR vs JBL BAR 300 review
LG S95QR vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S95QR has a total rating of 8.8 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S95QR has 9.1.5 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the S95QR 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 S95QR got our rating of 9 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. The LG S95QR has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL BAR 300. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the S95QR received a rating of 9/10 versus 10/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. 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 S95QR. For multichannel surround LG S95QR got a rating of 10, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.
Advantages LG S95QR over JBL BAR 300
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages JBL BAR 300 over LG S95QR
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.8LG S95QR
- 8.4JBL BAR 300
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