JBL
JBL Bar 800
A top-tier pick in the soundbars line-up, with 5.1.2 up front.
85/100
5.1.2720 W5.0Alexa
£600best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Dolby Atmos
- DTS:X
- Subwoofer included
- Above-average total power
- Below-average sub size
Score profile
Scored against the soundbars classWhere the JBL Bar 800 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Channels and drivers
Channels5.1
Total power720 W
Audio formats
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedYes
Wireless subwooferYes
Sub size10 "
Rear speakers
Rear speakers includedYes
Wireless rearsYes
Ports and inputs
HDMI in1
HDMI eARCYes
Optical inYes
Bluetooth5
Wi-FiYes
AirPlayYes
ChromecastYes
Features
Voice assistantAlexa
Built-in micYes
Room correctionYes
App controlYes
Design
Wall mountableYes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowJBL Bar 800 vs LG LG S95TR
JBL Bar 800LG S95TR
| JBLJBL Bar 800This page | LGLG S95TR | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 85 /100 | 89 /100Better |
| Channels | 5.1 | 9.1 |
| Max power | 720 W | 810 WBetter |
| Up firing drivers | — | 5 |
Who it's for
Is the JBL Bar 800 right for you?
Buy it if
Made for keen listeners
Listeners who care how it sounds who want a soundbar that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
excellent
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the JBL Bar 800 worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 85/100 against other soundbars, a top-tier result where the class average is around 67.
What stands out on the JBL Bar 800?
Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the LG S95TR?
The LG S95TR scores 89/100 versus this one at 85/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
