Best for HDMI 2.1 gaming
Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.7 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
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Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar
4.6 feature score
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JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
2 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
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JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
3.9 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.
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HDMI 2.1 gaming support is praised for 4K/120-style passthrough and no lag or video-quality loss in gaming tests.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing
HDMI 2.1 gaming support was a major strength, with repeated praise for 4K/120Hz, VRR, low latency, and console usefulness.
Pros: Soundstage height, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
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
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