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JBL Bar 1300XMK2 vs Samsung HW-Q600F
Product A: JBL
72 of 98 known
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Product B: Samsung
57 of 98 known
Change Samsung HW-Q600F
54 of 90 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 19 the same
- 17 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 soundbars.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 1WB: 0.5WSamsung is 0.5 W lower.
Weight
0 to 30,000 g
Soundbar weight
A5,930g
B3,900g
Package weight
A29,300g
B11,300g
All 98 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


Audio system
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System channel configuration
Physical drivers in the package
Physical drivers in the bar
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Up-firing drivers in the package
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Driver layout
AJBL Bar 1300XMK2
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | 50 x 75 mm racetrack driver | 8 | Not available | Not available |
| Soundbar | Tweeter | 7 | 25 | Not available |
| Soundbar | Full-range driver | 4 | 75 | Up-firing |
| Each detachable rear speaker | 50 x 90 mm racetrack driver | 2 | Not available | Not available |
| Each detachable rear speaker | Full-range driver | 1 | 50 | Not available |
| Each detachable rear speaker | Full-range driver | 1 | 75 | Up-firing |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 311 | Not available |
BSamsung HW-Q600F
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | Active woofer | 1 | 165.1 |
Separate subwoofer included
Included subwoofer connection
Wireless3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Remote ID SET pairs the wireless subwoofer. The subwoofer needs its own power cord.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/q600f-black-hw-q600f-zcRead 10 October 2026Wireless Subwoofer Included Yes.
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Rear speakers included
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Compatible optional subwoofers
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Compatible optional rear speakers
SWA-9250S2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q600F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 4 says wireless surround sound needs a compatible 2025 soundbar and names the Q600F. The manual and Tom's Guide name the kit as SWA-9250S.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 19 names the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit SWA-9250S sold separately.7Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/samsung-q600f-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the Q600F is compatible with the SWA-9250S rear speakers, which are not included. Their performance was not tested.
Total RMS audio output power
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Total peak audio output power
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Published frequency response lower limit
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Published frequency response upper limit
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Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Supported audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw6c4b6702/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201300XMK2_OM_AM_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Connect and surround sound sections explicitly discuss decoding this content. Partial proved list. Transport-specific TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus support is not inferred from eARC alone.9Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_109B130MK2/JBL-Bar-1300XMK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-model product research Audio/Video Section explicitly adds Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD to the maker-proved Atmos, Dolby Digital and DTS:X list. Its Optical Digital Input section separately proves PCM. Generic eARC explanations are not used to assert individual transport codec rows. Firmware unreported.
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, LPCM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q600F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026AV decoding list gives Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby 5.1ch and DTS 5.1ch as Yes. The manual adds LPCM 8ch. DTS Virtual:X is not stored as a decoded format.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Specifications page lists Dolby 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS 5.1ch, DTS Virtual:X and LPCM 8ch as supported play formats.
Audio formats by connection
AJBL Bar 1300XMK2
| Connection | Format | Max input channels |
|---|---|---|
| Optical | PCM | 2 |
| Optical | Dolby Digital | 6 |
BSamsung HW-Q600F
| Connection | Format |
|---|---|
| HDMI input | Dolby Atmos |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Atmos |
| HDMI ARC | Dolby Atmos |
Music file formats
Max wired audio sample rate
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Max music file sample rate
Max wired audio bit depth
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Max music file bit depth
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Connectivity
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Ports on the bar
AJBL Bar 1300XMK2
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 3 | Audio and video input |
| HDMI | 1 | Video output and HDMI ARC/eARC audio input |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | Service and MP3 storage playback on US version |
| Ethernet | 1 | Network input |
| AC power | 1 | Power input |
BSamsung HW-Q600F
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | Audio and video input |
| HDMI | 1 | TV video output and eARC/ARC audio return |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A |
| AC power | 1 | Soundbar power input |
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI-CEC
HDMI video passthrough
Video passthrough modes
AJBL Bar 1300XMK2
Not availableBSamsung HW-Q600F
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q600F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet gives 4K Video Pass 60Hz. The manual table shows no 120 fps signals.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Supported UHD signals table for 3840 x 2160 lists 8 bit up to 4:4:4 and RGB, and 10 and 12 bit at 4:2:2 and 4:2:0, under less than 60 fps. No 120 fps combination is supported.
HDR passthrough formats
VRR passthrough
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ALLM passthrough
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HDCP version
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Bluetooth audio input
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
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Wi-Fi bands
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Built-in Ethernet speed
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Streaming and control
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Streaming protocols
AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw6c4b6702/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201300XMK2_OM_AM_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Section 5.3 lists supported network streaming routes. Multiroom section 7.6 documents group playback with Google Cast and AirPlay. Format availability depends on route and service.8Retailer pageabt.com/JBL-Bar-1300XMK2-11.1.4-Channel-Soundbar-with-Detachable-Surround-Speakers-Wireless-Subwoofer-JBLBAR1300XM2BLKAM/p/228583.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact product key features explicitly state AirPlay 2. Other protocols are independently documented by the exact manual section 5.3. Retailer Bluetooth and Alexa errors are not used.
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Voice assistants
Not available
Built-in microphone
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Microphone mute control
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Companion apps
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Companion app platforms
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Multiroom audio
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Remote included
Sound processing
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Sound modes
Broadcasting, Night Listening, Standard, Movie1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1300XMK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Named selectable rear-speaker playback modes. Broadcasting follows TV audio. Night Listening uses rears while bar and sub are muted. Does not imply Music or Movie EQ presets.7Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/jbl/bar-1300xmk2-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public Music verdict identifies Standard and Dialogue/TV verdict identifies Movie preset. These complement maker-documented Broadcasting and Night Listening modes. Exact 2026 tested firmware is not stated publicly. No other preset names are invented.
Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q600F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Surround Sound Expansion, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound and DTS Virtual:X. The manual adds Standard.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Sound mode button cycles Standard, Surround Sound, Game Pro, Adaptive Sound and DTS Virtual:X.
Automatic room calibration
Room calibration system
Dialogue enhancement
Night mode
Equalizer controls
7-band app equalizer, Subwoofer bass level1Maker product pagejbl.com/BAR-1300XMK2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker page proves app equalizer and manual proves five subwoofer bass levels. Band count is separately documented by the launch release or exact-model review.7Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/jbl/bar-1300xmk2-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model review verdict and Music section explicitly identify seven-band EQ. Main bar plus its supplied 12-inch sub and detachable rears. Firmware version not public. Manual bass controls are separate.
Bass, Treble, Subwoofer level, 7-band graphic EQ3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Tone control sets bass and treble from -6 to +6. Woofer control sets subwoofer level. A hidden Sound Control function gives seven bands from 150 Hz to 10 kHz at -6 to +6 in Standard mode.
TV speaker integration
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Power
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Published operating power
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Published standby power
Published networked standby power
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Power supply
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Detachable rear battery life
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Detachable rear charge time
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Measured
None of 8 known
Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Frequency response deviation (measured)
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Measured latency
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Operating power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Soundbar weight (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Soundbar dimensions
Width1,030Height58Depth136mm(40.6 × 2.3 × 5.4 in)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw6c4b6702/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201300XMK2_OM_AM_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications, printed pages 24-25. Bare main bar W x H x D in normal tabletop orientation. Detachable ends are excluded.
Width1,030Height57Depth105mm(40.6 × 2.2 × 4.1 in)3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Specifications page: 1030.0 x 57.0 x 105.0 mm. Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Soundbar weight
3,900g(8.6 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q600F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Soundbar 8.6 lb. The manual gives 3.9 kg for the soundbar alone.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Specifications page: soundbar 3.9 kg.
Component dimensions and weight
AJBL Bar 1300XMK2
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 380 | 482.5 | 380 | 15,400 |
| Each detachable rear speaker | 202 | 58 | 136 | 1,300 |
| Soundbar with both detachable speakers attached | 1,404 | 58 | 136 | Not available |
BSamsung HW-Q600F
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 184 | 343 | 295 | 5,200 |
Package dimensions
Package weight
Wall mountable
In the box
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In the box
Main soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control with two AAA batteries, Power cords, 1.2 m HDMI cable, Soundbar wall-mount kit, Product information and wall-mount template, Two detachable wireless surround speakers, Rear speaker wall-mount kits, Side caps3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw6c4b6702/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201300XMK2_OM_AM_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Box contents page 5. Power-cord quantity and plugs vary by region, so no guessed count. No optional accessory is described as supplied.
Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, Two AAA remote batteries, Power cords for soundbar and subwoofer, HDMI cable, Wall mount brackets and screws, Wall mount guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-Q600F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists soundbar, subwoofer, HDMI cable, wall mount kit, remote and remote batteries. The manual adds power cords and a wall mount guide.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Components list shows two AAA remote batteries, two power cords, an HDMI cable, a wall mount guide, screws and wall mount brackets.
Wall mount hardware included
HDMI cable included
Optical cable included
General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$5995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 10 October 2026Release lists MSRP HW-Q600F $599. US price excludes sales tax. Tom's Guide also gives an MSRP of $599.7Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/samsung-q600f-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box gives price $599.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf5682552/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1300XMK2_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf5682552/pdfs/JBL_BAR_1300XMK2_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two-page English maker datasheet for Bar 1300XMK2.
Manual
www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw6c4b6702/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201300XMK2_OM_AM_EN_V3.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw6c4b6702/pdfs/HA_JBL_Bar%201300XMK2_OM_AM_EN_V3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Bar 1300XMK2 Owner's Manual. Global-labelled 1000/500 manuals explicitly distinguish US USB playback from other regions.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung download center user guide for HW-Q600F, MENA and Africa edition. The same hardware tables appear in the Canadian edition. No US edition was found.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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