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JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
5.0 feature score
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Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.3 feature score
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Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar
6 supporting reviews
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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
4.2 overall score
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Audio format support was strong where evaluated, with reviewers highlighting Dolby Atmos and DTS:X coverage and broad decoding support.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support
Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Audio format support was praised for covering key formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS variants, though some mentions were primarily factual.
Pros: Soundstage height, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Audio format support is broad and positively framed, covering mainstream immersive formats and newer support without major reviewer concern.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing
Audio format support was treated as a meaningful upgrade, especially for Atmos, eARC-era formats, and expanded surround decoding.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Virtual:X support helped create cinematic sound, but the lack of Atmos and surround downmixing limited the format story.
Pros: Bluetooth connection stability, Value for money
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Video passthrough support
Format support is viewed positively for Dolby Atmos and TrueSpace, but one reviewer criticizes the lack of DTS surround support.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Google, Privacy and data
Format support was mixed: reviewers praised hi-res, lossless, and Dolby Atmos support but criticized no DTS:X and no native Dolby Atmos Music in BluOS.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Voice clarity
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Chromecast compatibility
Audio format support was mixed: Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X support helped immersion, but one review cited no DTS support.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
Audio format support was mixed: Dolby Atmos support impressed reviewers, but DTS:X, hi-res, and TV passthrough limitations were repeated caveats.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Audio format support was a recurring limitation because reviews criticized missing DTS or Atmos support, despite one included review praising Atmos content.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Audio format support is serviceable for the price, with Dolby Digital/Plus noted, but reviewers repeatedly call out missing Atmos and eARC-related limits.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Weight convenience
Cons: Smart features, Rear speaker cable length
Audio format support is a weakness, with repeated criticism of no Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS decoding, or immersive audio support.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Stereo imaging accuracy
Cons: Status indicators, Distortion at high volume
One reviewer flagged the lack of DTS support as a limitation to consider.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Setup simplicity
Cons: Dolby Atmos height effects, On-device controls
Audio format support is limited in practice: the S50 can decode Atmos, but a reviewer said it cannot really output it with only two front speakers and a subwoofer.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Value for money
Cons: Design and build quality, Low-volume performance