LG S95QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

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LG S95QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison chart

LG S95QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

LG S95QR
vs
JBL Bar 9.1

The LG S95QR vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, S95QR has a total rating of 8.8 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 S95QR has 9.1.5 versus 9.1 for the JBL Bar 9.1. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the S95QR versus 820 (overall) W for the Bar 9.1. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 9 rating of 10 for their 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 9.1. 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 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 S95QR. For multichannel surround LG S95QR got a rating of 10, and JBL Bar 9.1 7 out of 10.

Advantages LG S95QR over JBL Bar 9.1

  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages JBL Bar 9.1 over LG S95QR

  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
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Common

Product

LG S95QR
JBL Bar 9.1

Model

S95QR
Bar 9.1

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
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

9.1.5
9.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

520 (overall)
820 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
2

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
88.4x6.2x1.2/34.8x2.4x4.7

Weight, kg/pounds

5.1/11.1
3.7/8.1

Other

Release year

2022
2020
LG S95QR
JBL Bar 9.1
LG S95QR
JBL Bar 9.1

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.8
  • 9
  • 8.8LG S95QR
  • 9JBL Bar 9.1