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JBL Link Bar vs Samsung HW-Q600A
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JBL Link Bar
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Channels2.0
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- Link Bar
- HW-Q600A (Black)
Our Verdict
JBL Link Bar
Samsung HW-Q600A
The JBL Link Bar is a decent standalone bar, but the Samsung HW-Q600A is much more versatile overall. The Samsung is a 3.1.2 setup that's better-built and supports Dolby Atmos content, unlike the JBL. It comes with a dedicated sub, too, so it can reproduce a touch more in the bass range. It also comes with more sound enhancement features, including a graphic EQ.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.7
7.5
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.6
Stereo Frequency Response
7.3
7.8
Center
6.3
8.0
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
40.1" (101.9 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
3.7" (9.4 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
N/A
13.9" (35.3 cm)
Depth
N/A
11.9" (30.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.3
7.8
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.38
-0.47
Std. Err.
2.42 dB
2.24 dB
Channels
2.0
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
55.0 Hz
41.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.3 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.3
7.9
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-3
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
1
Slope
-0.38
-0.19
Std. Err.
2.42 dB
2.20 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
55.0 Hz
42.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.91 dB
2.68 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.3 dB SPL
94.2 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.05 dB
1.79 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.8
7.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.38
0.48
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.71
4.76
Center
6.3
8.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
-1.34
-0.95
Std. Err.
4.33 dB
3.50 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.6 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.45
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.77
2.69
Surround 5.1
3.8
3.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.43
-1.54
Std. Err.
4.48 dB
4.51 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.7 dB SPL
91.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
0.45
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.36
2.83
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.6
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
N/A
0.51
Std. Err.
N/A
5.00 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
81.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
1.98
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.54
Sound Enhancement Features
2.3
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
ARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
3
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
7.1
6.8
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
7.4
9.7
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
6.9
6.1
Latency Video
ARC
121 ms
63 ms
Optical
96 ms
212 ms
Full HDMI In
-42 ms
78 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
9.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
Yes (Built-in)
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
iOS
No
Android
No
Acts As A Remote
No
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
Casts Device Files
No
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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