JBL Bar 300MK2 Soundbar vs Samsung HW-Q990H Soundbar

The Samsung HW-Q990H is the stronger pick for a dedicated home theater: a true 11.1.4 setup with a powered dual-8-inch subwoofer and wireless rear speakers gives real surround, not simulated. The JBL Bar 300MK2 is a one-piece bar with no subwoofer or rears, so it suits smaller rooms and simpler setups where a single bar is all you want. Reviewers rate the Samsung higher on a much larger sample, and owners of full systems like it tend to praise the bass and rear-channel effect; the JBL wins on footprint, wall-mount simplicity and a lower total outlay.

• Choose the JBL Bar 300MK2 if you want one slim bar under a wall-mounted TV in a small or medium room and don't want a subwoofer and rear speakers taking up floor and wall space.
• Choose the Samsung HW-Q990H if you have a 55-inch or larger TV in a room where you can place a subwoofer and two rear speakers and you want genuine rear-channel surround for movies and games.