LG SN11RG vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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LG SN11RG vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison chart

LG SN11RG vs JBL BAR 1300X review

LG SN11RG
vs
JBL BAR 1300X

The LG SN11RG vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG SN11RG was rated 7.5, while the JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone for the SN11RG and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1300X.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SN11RG has 7.1.4 and BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 770 (overall) versus 1170 (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 SN11RG for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1300X received 10 out of 10.

Streaming services

The BAR 1300X can play audio from Spotify.

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 SN11RG versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1300X. As in the SN11RG, 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 SN11RG at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 1300X was rated 10/10. 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. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SN11RG was rated 10/10, while the BAR 1300X received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over LG SN11RG

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
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Common

Product

LG SN11RG
JBL BAR 1300X

Model

SN11RG
BAR 1300X

Brand

LG
JBL

Reviews

19
0

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone
power, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.1.4
11.1.4

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

770 (overall)
1170 (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

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
3/1

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

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.8
100x6x13.9/39.4x2.4x5.5

Weight, kg/pounds

6.8/15.9
4.3/9.5

Other

Release year

2020
2022
LG SN11RG
JBL BAR 1300X
LG SN11RG
JBL BAR 1300X

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.5
  • 9.4
  • 7.5LG SN11RG
  • 9.4JBL BAR 1300X