Bose Smart Soundbar 900 vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 was rated 8.4, while the JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Smart Soundbar 900 has 5.1.2 and BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Smart Soundbar 900 via wired, but BAR 1300X has wireless connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1300X received 10 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 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1300X. As in the Smart Soundbar 900, so in the BAR 1300X there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Smart Soundbar 900 at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 1300X was rated 10/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are 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 BAR 1300X can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Smart Soundbar 900 was rated 6/10, while the BAR 1300X received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Bose Smart Soundbar 900