Best JBL Speakers for HDMI 2.1 gaming

HDMI 2.1 gaming Decision Dashboard

Best for HDMI 2.1 gaming

JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar

2.7 feature score

Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar

2.3 feature score

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#1 JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
2.7
2 reviews

HDMI 2.1 gaming support was a weakness because reviewers noted the HDMI input is not HDMI 2.1 and is limited for 4K/120 use.

Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity

Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming

#2 JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
2.3
2 reviews

HDMI 2.1 gaming support was limited, with reviewers routing consoles directly to the TV for better high-refresh gaming.

Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support

Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough