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JBL Bar 800MK2 vs Samsung HW-Q600H

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JBLBar 800MK2SamsungHW-Q600H
Overview
ReleasedJune 20252026
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels7.13.1.2
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversSix 44 × 80 mm racetrack drivers and two 25 mm tweeters in the main bar; one 44 × 90 mm racetrack driver per detachable rear speaker; 260 mm (10-inch) subwoofer. Dolby Atmos height is virtual, without upward-firing drivers9 speakers, including centre and up-firing drivers; wireless subwoofer
Amplifiers780 W maximum total output at 1% THD; 400 W soundbar, 2 × 40 W rear speakers and 300 W subwoofer. Manual separately specifies 390 W total RMS at 1% THD, comprising 200 W, 2 × 20 W and 150 W respectively–
Frequency response35 Hz–20 kHz (−6 dB), maker specification–
Audio formatsDolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X; DTS Virtual:X was scheduled as a late-2025 software update and is listed in the current maker specifications. No claim of discrete DTS:X decoding is made from review tables that conflate the formatsDolby Atmos, Atmos Music, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby 5.1; multichannel LPCM; MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIFF
Room tuningAutomatic sound calibration, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement and SmartDetails; seven-band EQ through JBL OneWorks with SpaceFit Sound Pro; Voice Enhance and Night modes; Adaptive Sound, Standard, Surround Sound Expansion and Game Pro modes
Connections
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsNoneNone
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Ethernet–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.5Bluetooth 5.3
PortsOne HDMI input, one HDMI eARC output, optical input, Ethernet and USB-A service port. HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthrough; HIFI.DE reports a 4K 60 Hz limit. USB music playback is US-only; detachable speakers have USB-C charging portsHDMI in (4K 60 Hz, HDR10+ passthrough), HDMI out with eARC, optical in
StreamingAirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready; subscriptions may be requiredApple AirPlay; Chromecast; Spotify Connect; Tidal Connect; Roon Ready
Multi-roomAirPlay or Google Cast multiroom; Broadcasting sends TV audio to one or both detachable rear speakers in another room. Night listening plays through the rear speakers while muting the main bar and subwooferQ-Symphony with Samsung TVs; wireless Dolby Atmos
AppJBL One for network setup, calibration, equaliser, streaming services, Moment presets and software updatesSmartThings app; works with Google; Samsung One Control
Design
Weight5 kg4.8 kg
Battery life detailEach detachable rear speaker has a 3.635 V, 3283 mAh lithium battery; up to ten hours depending on volume and content. Dock to recharge or use USB-C; manual states full docked charging takes about four hours. Main bar and subwoofer require mains power–
ControlsIncluded remote, top-panel source and volume controls, front display, HDMI CEC and JBL One; works with external Google Assistant or Siri devices, without a built-in voice assistant–
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone for sound calibration–
MountingIncluded wall-mount brackets for the soundbar and rear speakers; supplied side caps cover docking surfacesWall mount bracket included
SizeMain bar 854 × 52 × 128 mm, or 1163 × 52 × 128 mm with rear speakers docked; each rear speaker 169 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer 325 × 400 × 325 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is the maker's soundbar figure; each rear speaker is 0.7 kg and subwoofer 8.1 kgSoundbar 1110.7 × 60.4 × 120.0 mm; subwoofer 205.0 × 353.0 × 302.0 mm (W × H × D)
ColoursBlackTitan Black
In the boxMain soundbar, two detachable rear speakers, wireless subwoofer, remote with two batteries, mains leads, HDMI cable, wall-mount kits, four side caps and mounting template; mains plugs vary by regionSoundbar, wireless subwoofer (5.9 kg), remote, wall mount bracket

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