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Jbl Bar 300 Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review

Last updated on Mar 9, 2024   7 minute read
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JBL Bar 300

JBL Bar 300

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Reasons why you might like the JBL Bar 300

Overall Score 7.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 820 mm
  • Has An Aux Input
  • Hdmi Arc / Earc
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LG SP11RA Soundbar

LG SP11RA Soundbar

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Reasons why you might like the LG SP11RA Soundbar

Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 1440 mm
  • Hdmi Arc / Earc

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Jbl Bar 300 Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review In Summary

Category Features JBL Bar 300 LG SP11RA Soundbar
DESIGN width 820mm 1,440mm
height 103mm 63mm
weight 2,500g 7,200g
volume 4,729.76cm³ 13,272.71cm³
thickness 56mm 146mm
AUDIO number of channels of sound output 5only 7.1.4only
audio output power 260W 11x50W
has bluetooth aptx ✓ ✗
has aac ✗ ✓
lowest frequency 50Hz ✗
highest frequency 20,000Hz ✗
CONNECTIVITY has an aux input ✓ ✗
has an hdmi output ✓ ✓
hdmi ports 1only 3only
has bluetooth ✓ ✓
bluetooth version v5 v5
supports wi-fi ✓ ✓
wi-fi version v802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n ✗
hdmi version v2 v2.1
has s/pdif out port ✓ ✓
EXTRAS hdmi arc / earc ✓ ✓
compatible with google assistant ✓ ✓
compatible with alexa ✓ ✗
compatible with siri ✓ ✗
has spotify connect ✗ ✓
has dolby atmos ✓ ✓
has dts:x ✓ ✓
has chromecast built-in ✓ ✓
has airplay ✓ ✓
supports dolby digital plus ✓ ✓
supports dolby digital ✓ ✓
has a dedicated smartphone app ✓ ✗
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Jbl Bar 300 Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review In Detail

Design

Width

JBL Bar 300 820mm
LG SP11RA Soundbar 1,440mm

JBL Bar 300 has a width of 820mm. A soundbar's width indicates the horizontal dimension of a device, soundbars are often designed to match the width of television sets or slightly close.

LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 1,440mm is smaller in width than the JBL Bar 300 with a difference mm

Height

JBL Bar 300 103mm
LG SP11RA Soundbar 63mm

JBL Bar 300 has a height of 103mm. The height represents the vertical measurement of a soundbar, they are commonly designed as thin as it can be to beautifully complement a space.

The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 63mm is shorter than the JBL Bar 300 with a difference -40mm

Weight

JBL Bar 300 2,500g
LG SP11RA Soundbar 7,200g

The JBL Bar 300 weighs 2,500g. We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, even say for many other types of products.

LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 7,200g is heavier than the JBL Bar 300 by g. Often a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to switch the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should try to purchase a less heavy soundbar.

Volume

JBL Bar 300 4,729.76cm³
LG SP11RA Soundbar 13,272.71cm³

The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the product occupies. JBL Bar 300 occupies 4,729.76cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the soundbar takes up to confirm that it would fit with ease into the space available next to your other gadgets.

LG SP11RA Soundbar's volume is 13,272.71cm³ meaning it occupies lesser space than the JBL Bar 300 by cm³

Thickness

JBL Bar 300 56mm
LG SP11RA Soundbar 146mm

The thickness of JBL Bar 300 is 56mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its volume by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)

LG SP11RA Soundbar has a thickness of 146mm, hence thicker than the JBL Bar 300 with a difference of 90mm

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Audio

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

JBL Bar 300 5only
LG SP11RA Soundbar 7.1.4only

When it comes to surround sound channels, you'll come across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number shows the number of main speakers, the second number denotes the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available defines the sum of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are most times placed on the ceiling of the room that has the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-facing speakers within the soundbar.

The JBL Bar 300 having a sound output value of 5 means that it has 5 main speakers

And the LG SP11RA Soundbar having 7.1.4 means that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker

Audio Output Power

JBL Bar 300 260W
LG SP11RA Soundbar 11x50W

JBL Bar 300 has an audio output power of 260W, basing on the sum of speakers and their power in watts. It is the amount of power the soundbar speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.

To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.

LG SP11RA Soundbar has an audio output power of 11x50W, it has a lower audio output power than the JBL Bar 300 by W A higher audio output power results in louder, clearer sounds though this is not the only factor determining a soundbar's loudness.

Has Bluetooth Aptx

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

The JBL Bar 300 supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used to transmit audio wirelessly using Bluetooth.

Has Aac

JBL Bar 300 ✗
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

LG SP11RA Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the LG SP11RA Soundbar will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well

Lowest Frequency

JBL Bar 300 50Hz
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. JBL Bar 300's lowest frequency is at 50Hz.

Highest Frequency

JBL Bar 300 20,000Hz
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

High-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. JBL Bar 300's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.

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Connectivity

Has An Aux Input

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 has an auxiliary input, this allows you to play from external audio sources by channeling them via a simple audio connection say a 3.5mm jack.

Has An Hdmi Output

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

The JBL Bar 300 has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port connect high-definition audio.

LG SP11RA Soundbar too has HDMI port through which it outputs "feed" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can process these signals.

Hdmi Ports

JBL Bar 300 1only
LG SP11RA Soundbar 3only

JBL Bar 300 has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

The LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, meaning that the LG SP11RA Soundbar has 2 more ports than the JBL Bar 300

Has Bluetooth

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

JBL Bar 300 supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to easily transfer data between different compatible devices.

Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the JBL Bar 300 have Bluetooth, which allows both devices to facilitate data exchange with compatible devices that are in close proximity using radio waves that are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Bar 300 v5
LG SP11RA Soundbar v5

JBL Bar 300 has a Bluetooth version of 5

LG SP11RA Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning both devices are on the same version . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Supports Wi-Fi

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the JBL Bar 300 can connect to Wi-Fi.

LG SP11RA Soundbar too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi Version

JBL Bar 300 v802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

Most modern soundbars that support WiFi connectivity typically support the 802.11b/g/n/ax standards. Which are known by Wi-Fi 4 - 6. JBL Bar 300 supports 802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n

Hdmi Version

JBL Bar 300 v2
LG SP11RA Soundbar v2.1

JBL Bar 300 has an HDMI version of 2, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.

LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI version of 2.1 newer than the JBL Bar 300 with a difference 0.1v

Has S/Pdif Out Port

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

The LG SP11RA Soundbar and the JBL Bar 300 have S/PDIF out ports

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Extras

Hdmi Arc / Earc

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the JBL Bar 300

LG SP11RA Soundbar has the HDMI ARC/EARC

Compatible With Google Assistant

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

JBL Bar 300 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.

LG SP11RA Soundbar is compatible with Google Assistant.

Compatible With Alexa

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.

Compatible With Siri

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

JBL Bar 300 is compatible with Apple's Siri voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Apple HomeKit-compatible devices.

Has Spotify Connect

JBL Bar 300 ✗
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. LG SP11RA Soundbar has Spotify connect

Has Dolby Atmos

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. JBL Bar 300 has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.

LG SP11RA Soundbar has it too, Atmos theoretically means you'll be able to hear, say birds chipping from above or a plane moving from over your head into the distance like it would be in a natural environment.

Has Dts:x

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.

More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. JBL Bar 300 has DTS:X

LG SP11RA Soundbar too has DTS:X just remember to configure the speakers.

Has Chromecast Built-In

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.

Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the JBL Bar 300 have Chromecast built-in

Has Airplay

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.

Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the JBL Bar 300 have airplay.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. JBL Bar 300 supports Dolby digital plus

LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus as well.

Supports Dolby Digital

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✓

JBL Bar 300 supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

LG SP11RA Soundbar too supports Dolby digital.

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

JBL Bar 300 ✓
LG SP11RA Soundbar ✗

There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the JBL Bar 300.

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