Nov 22, 2019
Read MoreJBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung HW-Q70R review
Samsung HW-Q70R review
Concerning audio features comparison Samsung has 3.1.2 channels compared to JBL’s 5.1. The power is 330W vs 510W respectively. A regular three-character screen is located in the far front right corner of the soundbar. The display lights up when you select inputs, change settings, adjust the volume, or select one of the four available sound modes. On the front panel on the right are several basic controls for power, volume and source selection; everything else is controlled using the included remote. For those who plan to install this soundbar on the wall, the kit includes a mount with screws and a template. 
JBL Bar 5.1 review
The JBL Bar 5.1 soundbar with wireless speakers provides freedom of placement, customizable and enjoyable listening conditions. The subwoofer energizes and makes this panel a real alternative to the 5.1 speaker system. In addition to HDMI and optical inputs, there is a USB-A port compatible with USB drives (FAT16 / 32). MP3 and WAV files (max. 16 bit / 48 kHz) are supported, with the file name displayed on the panel LED display. 
Samsung HW-Q70R pros & cons
Pros
- Because of identical drivers, it’s easier to move the speakers around the three-dimensional soundstage without noticeably changing character from speaker to speaker
- Touch sensitive buttons on the soundbar for volume level, inputs, and basically everything you need in a quick layout
Cons
- The setup is simple, but there are so many features that I wish this system can guide you through upon “setting up”
JBL Bar 5.1 pros & cons
Pros
- Not only does it sound great, but it's just so awesome to show off
- You'll only need the JBL remote when you want to configure the settings
Cons
- I got scared when reading about people claiming the mids were non-existent
JBL Bar 5.1 vs Samsung HW-Q70R
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Product
JBL Bar 5.1
Samsung HW-Q70R
Model
Bar 5.1
HW-Q70R
Brand
JBL
Samsung
Reviews
3060
1662
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, input
power, volume down, volume up, source
Audio features
Built-in channels
5.1
3.1.2
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
510 (overall)
330 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)
2
0
Separate speaker connections
wireless
wireless
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
has not
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
NFC
HDMI input/output
3/0
1/1
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)
1/0
0/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
1
0
Features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
DTS Digital Surround
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
114.8 x 5.8 x 9.3/45 x 2.3 x 3.7
110 x 5.8 x 9.9/43.3 x 2.3 x 3.9
Weight, kg/pounds
3.9/8.6
3.5/7.9
Other
Release year
2017
2019
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.2JBL Bar 5.1
- 7.6Samsung HW-Q70R
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