| Name | JBL Bar 1300X | Samsung HW-Q990C |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $1699.95 | $1899.99 |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon, JBL | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 11.1.4 | 11.1.4 |
| Expandable up to: | - | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 14: Bar: 6× 46×90 mm + 4× 70 mm upfiring, Surrounds: 2× 46×90 mm + 2× 70 mm upfiring | 18: Bar: 6× racetrack drivers, 6× full range (sides: 4, upfiring: 2), Surrounds: 6× full range (2 front, 2 side, 2 upfiring) |
| Tweeters - total | 7: Bar: 5×20 mm, Surrounds: 2×20 mm | 3: 3× (front-facing) |
| Subwoofers | 1× 12″ | 1× 8.0″ |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 1170 W | 656 W |
| Frequency range | 33 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Yes | Yes |
| Other 3D audio formats? | MultiBeam | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | PureVoice Dialogue. Detachable rears: use as standalone BT speakers | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier |
| Sound calibration? | Yes | Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ❌ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 3× | ✔ 2× HDMI 2.0 |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | ✔ | Service only |
| Other audio ports | None | ❌ |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | JBL One app | SmartThings App |
| Voice assistant? | Indirectly (no built-in mic) | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Yes (included) | Yes (included) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Yes, battery-powered surrounds (included), 10 hours playtime | Yes (included) |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, detachable surrounds | Soundbar, 1× subwoofer, 2× surround |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 137.6×6.0×13.9 (bar + surrounds), 36.6×4.81×36.6 (subwoofer), 20.2×6.0×13.9 (each surround) | 123.2×6.95×13.8, 22.0×41.1×41.0 (subwoofer), 12.95×20.13×14.04 (each surround) |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 54.2×2.4×5.5 (bar + surrounds), 14.4×18.9×14.4 (subwoofer), 8×2.4×5.5 (each surround) | 48.5×2.7×5.4, 8.7×16.3×16.1 (subwoofer), 5.0×7.9×5.1 (each surround) |
| Weight (kg): | 4.3, 15.65 (subwoofer), 1.1 (each surround) | 7.7, 11.7 (subwoofer), 1.7 (each surround) |
| Weight (lbs): | 9.5, 34.5 (subwoofer), 2.57 (each surround) | 17.0, 25.8 (subwoofer), 3.75 (each surround) |
| Wall mountable? | Yes | Yes, with included wall mount |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit, side caps | HDMI cable, remote, wall mount kit |
| More info | ||
| Model number | BAR 1300X | HW-Q990C/ZA |
| User guide / manual | Owner's manual | Full manual |
| Official site link | JBL.com | Samsung.com |
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