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JBL BAR 1300MK2 vs Samsung HW-S61D/ZF

What BAR 1300MK2 does better (2) and where HW-S61D/ZF wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL BAR 1300MK2
JBL · 2025BAR 1300MK2
2 advantages≈ $1,200
vs
Samsung HW-S61D/ZF
Samsung · 2024HW-S61D/ZF
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $1,050
Higher score
9.1Sound3.2

Why is BAR 1300MK2 better than HW-S61D/ZF?

  1. Channel count11.1 vs 52.2×
  2. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None

Why is HW-S61D/ZF better than BAR 1300MK2?

HW-S61D/ZF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL BAR 1300MK2JBL BAR 1300MK2≈ $1,200
Samsung HW-S61D/ZFSamsung HW-S61D/ZF≈ $1,0504.3
Sound
Output power—31 W
Speaker channels11.1.45.0
Channel count11.15
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,700 g
Width—670 mm
Height—62 mm
Depth—105 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
Features
Remote controlYes—
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