LG S95QR vs JBL BAR 500 review

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LG S95QR vs JBL BAR 500 comparison chart

LG S95QR vs JBL BAR 500 review

LG S95QR
vs
JBL BAR 500

In this article, we will talk about LG S95QR vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The LG S95QR was rated 8.8, 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 S95QR has 9.1.5 and BAR 500 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 520 (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. Rate 9 out of 10 received the LG S95QR for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 500 received 7 out of 10.

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. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S95QR versus 1/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 500. As in the S95QR, 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 S95QR at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 500 was rated 10/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the 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 S95QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S95QR was rated 10/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S95QR over JBL BAR 500

  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over LG S95QR

  • Microphone
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Common

Product

LG S95QR
JBL BAR 500

Model

S95QR
BAR 500

Brand

LG
JBL

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
power, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

9.1.5
5.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

520 (overall)
620 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SoundCloud
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

119.8x6.3x13.4/47.2x2.5x5.3
101.7x5.6x10.3/40x2.2x4

Weight, kg/pounds

5.1/11.1
2.8/6.2

Other

Release year

2022
2022
LG S95QR
JBL BAR 500
LG S95QR
JBL BAR 500

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.8
  • 8.6
  • 8.8LG S95QR
  • 8.6JBL BAR 500