Compare JBL BAR 9.1 vs Samsung HW-Q950T vs Sony HT-A9
Variants
Detachable surround
Subwoofer
Rear
Subwoofer
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] HDMI | [Output] HDMI + USB + optical
[Input] 1x HDMI | [Output] 2x HDMI + 1x Optical
[Input] 1x HDMI (ARC) + 1x S-Center Out | [Output] 1x HDMI + 1x Ethernet + 1x USB-A
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth, WiFi
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0
Construction
Colors
Black
Drivers
20x (Subwoofer, Center, Up-firing, Side-firing, Wide-range tweeter, Wireless rear speakers)
Drivers | Midrange
4x racetrack driver + 2x up-firing full-range
Drivers | Tweeter
3x 0.75" tweeter
Form Factor
Soundbar with detachable wireless rear speakers and wireless subwoofer
Soundbar with wireless rear speakers and wireless subwoofer
All-in-One Soundbar
Speakers
12 drivers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
120 mm / 4.7 inch
138 mm / 5.4 inch
142 mm (5 5/8")
Size | Height
62 mm / 2.4 inch
69.5 mm / 2.7 inch
80 mm (3 1/4")
Size | Width
884 mm / 34.8 inch
1232 mm / 48 inch
1300 mm (51 1/4")
Weight
3.64 kg / 8.0 lbs
7.1 kg / 15.7 lbs
8.7 kg (19lb 2oz)
Function
Amplifier
Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX
Audio
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, LPCM
Bluetooth Codecs
AAC, SBC, LDAC
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP V1.2/ AVRCP V1.5
Channels
5.1.4-channel
9.1.4 channels
4.0.4-channel
Operating Temperature
0 - 45°C
Software
Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Music Service Button, Google Home, Works with Google Assistant
Voice Assistance
Alexa Built-in
Performance
Charging Time
3 hours
Frequency Response
34Hz - 20kHz
Max Sound Level
103 dB
Power Consumption
47W (main) + 28W (sub)
15W (box) + 4x 22W (speaker)
Power Output
820W (400W bar + 2x 60W surround + 300W subwoofer)
546 W
504 W
Production
Accessory
Subwoofer: Optional SA-SW3 or SA-SW5
Availability
2020-03
2021-09
Debut
2020-01 CES
2020-07-08
2021-07-20
Model Name
JBLBAR913DBLKAM
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