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Best overall

JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar

4.1 overall score

Highest ranked product in this category by consolidated review score.

Best wireless

JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar

3.6 in Bluetooth connection stability

Leads this category on a matching scored feature.

Best battery

JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar

2.6 in Battery life (if portable)

Leads this category on a matching scored feature.

#1 JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
4.1
7 reviews

Choose the JBL Bar 500 MK2 if you want a compact soundbar with strong bass, clear dialogue, simple setup, and convincing surround for small to medium rooms. Skip it if...

Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity

Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming

#2 JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
JBL Bar 1300X Soundbar
3.9
15 reviews

Choose the JBL Bar 1300X for room-filling Atmos movies, huge bass, and flexible wireless surrounds. Skip it if you prioritize music accuracy, deep EQ control, permanent rear speakers, or 4K/120Hz...

Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support

Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough