LG SN8YG vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SN8YG has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone and power, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN8YG has 3.1.2 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 440 (overall) W for the SN8YG versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN8YG got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the JBL BAR 300 6 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the BAR 300.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN8YG received a rating of 8/10 versus 10/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN8YG. For multichannel surround LG SN8YG got a rating of 10, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.