LG SP2 vs JBL Bar 9.1 review

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The LG SP2 vs JBL Bar 9.1 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SP2 has a total rating of 4.2 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 SP2 has 2.1 versus 9.1 for the JBL Bar 9.1. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SP2 versus 820 (overall) W for the Bar 9.1. Only the LG SP2 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SP2 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 9.1 9 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the Bar 9.1.

Connectivity

Only the JBL Bar 9.1 can 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 SP2 received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the Bar 9.1. 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

Only the Bar 9.1 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround LG SP2 got a rating of 5, and JBL Bar 9.1 7 out of 10.

Advantages LG SP2 over JBL Bar 9.1

Advantages JBL Bar 9.1 over LG SP2