JBL BAR 1300X vs LG SN4Y review

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In this article, we will talk about JBL BAR 1300X vs LG SN4Y comparison. The JBL BAR 1300X was rated 9.4, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1300X and power, volume down, volume up, function for the SN4Y.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that BAR 1300X has 11.1.4 and SN4Y has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1170 (overall) versus 400 (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 10 out of 10 received the JBL BAR 1300X for audio features and specs, but the LG SN4Y received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

The BAR 1300X can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the BAR 1300X. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the JBL BAR 1300X versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SN4Y. As in the BAR 1300X, so in the SN4Y there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the BAR 1300X at 10 out of 10, while the SN4Y was rated 7/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The JBL BAR 1300X equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the BAR 1300X. The BAR 1300X can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The BAR 1300X was rated 8/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over LG SN4Y