Samsung HW-B630F vs JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 Soundbar Comparison

Samsung HW-B630F vs JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2

Samsung HW-B630F

3.1-channel | $328

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JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2

2.1-channel | $380

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Samsung HW-B630F vs JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2: the short answer

Across 14 features we can compare from the published specs, the Samsung HW-B630F comes out ahead on 3 and the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 on 0.

Reasons to choose Samsung HW-B630F over JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2

Channel layout: 3.1 vs 2.1
Rear speakers: Optional vs None
Dialogue enhancement: Yes vs No

Side-by-Side Comparison

	Samsung HW-B630F	JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2
Channel layout Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.	3.1	2.1
Height channels Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.	0	0
Dolby Atmos	No	No
DTS:X	No	No
HDMI to the TV eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.	ARC	ARC
HDMI inputs A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.	1	1
Video pass-through	1080p	1080p
Subwoofer Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.	Included	Included
Rear speakers Real rear speakers put effects behind you; without them surround is simulated from the front.	Optional	None
Room correction	No	No
Streaming	Bluetooth only	Bluetooth only
Voice assistant Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.	No	No
Dialogue enhancement	Yes	No
Height Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.	2.38 in	2.25 in
Width / suits TVs from Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.	33.88 in / 40-inch	38 in / 50-inch
Drivers in the bar	3	6
Power (total, as published) Makers rate soundbar power differently, so the totals are not a like-for-like comparison.	—	50 W
Weight	4.9 lbs	4.7 lbs
List price	$328	$380

Green marks the better figure where one is better. Dashes are specs the maker does not publish.

Size: Both Soundbars in Front of a TV

Drawn to scale. The solid bar is the Samsung HW-B630F, the dashed outline the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Samsung HW-B630F Specifications

Sound
Channels	3.1
Dolby Atmos	No
DTS:X	No
Drivers	Midrange: Cone (3); Subwoofer: 6" Cone; Enclosure: Sealed(bar), Ported(sub)
Subwoofer	Included
Rear speakers	Optional
Virtual surround	Surround Sound Expansion
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Room correction	No
Connections
HDMI to TV	ARC
HDMI inputs	1
Video pass-through	1080p
HDMI version	1.4
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	No
USB	USB-A
Subwoofer output	Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Voice control	No
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	Yes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	33.88 x 2.38 x 3 in / 861 x 61 x 76 mm
Weight	4.9 lbs / 2.22 kg
Subwoofer size	7.31 x 13.5 x 12.13 in (W x H x D), 11 lbs
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket included)
Warranty	1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price	$328

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 Specifications

Sound
Channels	2.1
Dolby Atmos	No
DTS:X	No
Drivers	Tweeters: 1" Dome (2); Woofers: Oval Cone (4); Subwoofer: 6.5" Cone; Enclosure: Bass Relfex
Power (bar, total)	50 watts
Power (subwoofer)	100 watts
Frequency response	40-20k Hz
Subwoofer	Included
Rear speakers	None
Virtual surround	JBL Surround Sound
Dialogue enhancement	No
Night mode	No
Room correction	No
Connections
HDMI to TV	ARC
HDMI inputs	1
Video pass-through	1080p
HDMI version	1.4
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	No
USB	USB-A
Subwoofer output	Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Voice control	No
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	Yes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	38 x 2.25 x 3.38 in / 965 x 57 x 86 mm
Weight	4.7 lbs / 2.13 kg
Subwoofer size	9.5 x 14.88 x 11.25 in (W x H x D), 12.5 lbs
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket included)
Warranty	1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price	$380

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

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