Best for Video passthrough support
Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar
5.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
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Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.8 feature score
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JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
9 supporting reviews
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JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
4.3 overall score
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Video passthrough is strong, including 4K/120Hz gaming and HDR format passthrough.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, HDMI ARC)
Cons: Status indicators, Weight convenience
Video passthrough is strong, with repeated support for HDMI 2.1, 4K/120Hz and premium HDR/gaming feeds.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Detail retrieval
Cons: Weight convenience, Status indicators
Video passthrough is useful, with HDR10+/Dolby Vision or 4K Dolby Vision mentioned, but gaming bandwidth limits remain a caveat.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Video passthrough is useful thanks to multiple HDMI inputs and HDR/Dolby Vision support, but it remains limited for advanced gaming.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, HDMI ARC)
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Video passthrough is a clear limitation because the Arc relies on the TV and does not provide extra HDMI inputs.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Distortion at high volume
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Video passthrough support
Video passthrough support is poor because reviewers point to missing extra HDMI inputs.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, AirPlay compatibility
Cons: AI Room Calibration, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Video passthrough support is weak because the Beam uses a single ARC-style connection and expects source devices to connect through the TV.
Pros: Weight convenience, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Dolby Atmos height effects
Video passthrough is a repeated weakness, with no spare HDMI input or direct source passthrough.
Pros: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Video passthrough support is limited because one review says the HDMI input does not support 4K passthrough.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Video passthrough support is effectively absent because the speaker lacks HDMI video/audio passthrough paths.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Soundstage height
Cons: Video passthrough support, HDMI ARC)
Video passthrough support is weak because reviewers mention no HDMI inputs and no 4K HDR passthrough.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Setup simplicity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Dolby Atmos height effects
Video passthrough support is weak because reviewers note the absence of HDMI inputs.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Detail retrieval
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Video passthrough support is weak because the soundbar lacks HDMI output.
Pros: optical, Weight convenience
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Smart features
Video passthrough is not supported according to the reviewed feature listing.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Inter-speaker connectivity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility