Best for Wired input
JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
4.6 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best JBL Speakers for Wired input
Wired input Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
JBL Charge 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
4.6 feature score
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
JBL Flip 7 Portable Speaker
10 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
Best overall product
JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
4.1 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.
Narrow by brand
Showing JBL only. Switch back to all brands anytime.
Wired connectivity was consistently praised for generous HDMI and input coverage, with multiple reviewers calling the ports ample or generous.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support
Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough
USB-C wired input is a major strength, with reviewers praising lossless or hi-res playback and treating it as a meaningful upgrade.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Setup simplicity
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Speakerphone quality
Wired inputs were considered practical, with reviewers saying the rear inputs were accessible and the connection set was sufficient.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
USB-C wired audio is a valued addition and often easy to activate, but reviewers disagree on how much sonic improvement it delivers and one could not get it working.
Pros: Google, Dust resistance rating
Cons: Backwards compatibility, Stereo imaging accuracy
USB-C wired audio is appreciated, especially for lossless use, but the lack of a 3.5mm aux input and single-port design drew complaints.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Low-volume performance
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Backwards compatibility
Wired input is absent, but one reviewer judged the omission acceptable for a speaker this small.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Microphone
Wired input was a drawback where reviewers missed or criticized the removed 3.5 mm analog input.
Pros: Bluetooth range, App reliability
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Omnidirectional sound
Wired input is a clear weakness: reviewers noted no auxiliary input and no USB-C wired-audio use.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Bluetooth connection stability
Cons: Wired input, Power bank function