Consumer Score
In comparison:
8.3
Great
Neither JBL Bar 3.1 nor Samsung HW-N650 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Apr 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 95 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither JBL Bar 3.1 nor Samsung HW-N650 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Samsung HW-Q990C or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Samsung HW-Q990C received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (7 Mar 2024), WIRED (14 Mar 2024) TechHive (6 Oct 2023) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Digital Trends  | SoundGuys  | WIRED  | World Wide Stereo  | TechHive  | What Hi-Fi  | PCMag
 | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $1129 |  Samsung HW-Q990C | 1 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  JBL Bar 3.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Samsung HW-N650 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Where to buy?
JBL Bar 3.1 
Samsung HW-N650 
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither JBL Bar 3.1 nor Samsung HW-N650 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Digital Trends | SoundGuys | WIRED | World Wide Stereo | TechHive | What Hi-Fi
| PCMag | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $1129 | Samsung HW-Q990C | 1 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 |
| 2 | -1 | $519 |  Sonos Beam Gen 2 | - | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | - | 6 |
| 3 | - | $848 |  Sonos Arc | 2 | - | 10 | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | - |
| 4 | +2 | $998 |  Sony HT-A7000 | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 6 | - |
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From Seller:
- JBL Surround sound makes movies come alive
- JBL Surround sound with 450W of power. Max SPL - 103db. Frequency Response - 35Hz to 20KHz
- Thrilling bass from a 10" (250mm) wireless subwoofer
- Wireless music streaming with Bluetooth
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From Seller:
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0050036337977
UPC Numbers: 050036337977
Model Numbers: JBLBAR31BLK, JBLBAR31BLKAM
No manufacturer information linked for Samsung HW-N650.
Info
Weight
5.1 lbs
7.9 lbs
Dimensions
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Frequency Response
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Speaker composition
What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?
ABS
ABS
Speaker Design
Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
Two-Way
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Separate subwoofer included
Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?
Bluetooth Capability
Does the speaker support wireless connection?
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Supported connections
What type of connections does the speaker support?
HDMI input, HDMI output, USB, audio line-in, digital audio input (optical)
19 pin HDMI Type A, 4 pin USB Type A
Hi-resolution audio
Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?
Rechargeable battery
Does the speaker have a built in rechargeable battery?
FM Radio capability
Does the speaker have an FM radio?
Built-in microphone
Does the speaker have a built-in microphone?
Wi-fi enabled
Is the speaker capable of connecting to wi-fi?
App/Smartphone controlled
Is the speaker can be controlled by an app or a smartphone?
Samsung Audio Remote App
ENERGY STAR certified
Is the speaker energy star certified?
Chromecast built-in
Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?
Airplay capability
Does the speaker support Airplay technology?
IR Remote Learning
Can the speaker be controlled with an external (universal) remote?
Included Accessories
What are the accessories included with the speaker?
- Wireless subwoofer
- Remote control with battery
- Power adaptor
- Power cables (number and types varied by region)
- HDMI cable
- AUX cable
- Wall-mount bracket kit
- Quickstart guide
- Warranty card
- Safety sheet
- Remote Control
- Wall Mount Kit
- Optical Cable
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N/A
In comparison:
9.3
Amazing
