Name: Link Bar
Brand: JBL
SKU: 418800
Rating: 4.0 (38 reviews)

JBL Link Bar - Pros & Cons

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It performs decently
JBL Link Bar sounds great and is reasonably priced for all that it
it s a very impressive piece of tech
The small footprint ensures it fits nicely under a TV
solid sound quality and oodles of features
the Bar sounds really good - which is its best feature
taut and tonally flexible
nice and balanced output
It also overall works well on the JBL Link Bar
brand-new Hulu Android TV app is a great example
the remote was surprisingly useful
Content looks fabulous with the JBL Link Bar
Instrumental frequency separation is easy to distinguish
very crisp and clear
the sounds are accurate and come from a pinpoint location
sound profile is well-balanced and the bar can get pretty loud
fairly sleek and straightforward
better soundstage
center
and surround performances
sound profile is well-balanced and fairly neutral
The sound is clear and the volume is good at 100W
it really improves the experience
The Assistant can also make some tasks easier
sound
unique interactive controls
and great battery life
JBL LINK BAR is pretty easy to use
straightforward and simple
Netflix shows is easy as well with the included search feature
setup is pretty simple and straightforward
JBL LINK BAR performed admirably
well-designed and easy to use
is pretty easy to use
improved audio experience and smart operating system
nice balance between functionality and simplicity
Google Assistant works just fine
The included remote is pretty easy to learn
and the Link Bar delivers decent low-frequency presence
strong clarity throughout the frequency range
crisp
clear dialogue experience
are delivered cleanly and clearly

Google Assistant response is slow
suffer from lag while loading thumbnails and other content
slightly slower to respond than the others
there is a noticeable delay with Google Assistant commands
it s not great for video as there s a 3-5 second delay
there isn t a dedicated YouTube Music Android TV app
You cannot currently add the Link Bar to Google Home groups
the Link Bar is only recognized as a TV
the sound bar is a bit gimmicky with the google assistant feature
subwoofer is compulsory
router does not have a USB connection)
a button on the sound bar to mute the microphone
No one asked for Android TV in a sound bar
relatively expensive sound bar suffers from lag
system lagged too much or simply failed to respond to my voice commands
great all-in-one Google-powered entertainment system
slightly throaty and congested on the Beam
slows down the entire process by around three seconds
it slows down the process
TV No one would expect a speaker to function as an Android TV
the tiny speakers crammed into ever-thinner chassis
The Link Bar is not a powerful device
sluggish behavior was more evident with some apps than others
The Link Bar is hardly a storage beast
no details or a changelog available for the update
A little too hot for our liking
no longer need a separate Chromecast device or dedicated smart TV
JBL teamed up with Google to afford users full Google Assistant integration
low-end is weak relative to JBL s usual sound signature
stereo soundstage is also noticeably wider
It lacks quite a bit of sub-bass
lacks a bit of bass
it lacks a bit of sub-bass
Back - Satellites There are no satellite speakers
there s not much in the way of competition or pricing
it s not necessarily a deal-breaker
JBL has yet to update the Link Bar with support for Amazon Prime Video
part that really lacks with the JBL Link Bar rattling
the Link Bar is treated as a TV by Assistant
the experience is just frustrating
Not tested Automatic room calibration View more details
the Link Bar does not support HDR just yet
rating is not included in our total score
Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth
It symobilizes a website link url
Apple iPhones do not support NFC connectivity between devices
doesn't currently support HDR is also a bit frustrating
the Link Bar lacked support for speaker groups
Spotify playback would frequently pause a couple of seconds after a song started
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
the bass overwhelmed the sound stage slightly
not yet available for the JBL Link Bar
JBL Link Bar becomes a tougher sell
perceptible lag as you're bouncing around
won't have the same impact a dedicated subwoofer brings to the party
JBL Link Bar refused to play movies in 4K HDR
Google Assistant can feel slow to respond
only HDMI for output
will make it difficult to load up with apps
JBL Link Bar is painfully slow to respond
the TV would sometimes turn on and sometimes not
there's a lack of refinement that clouds the experience
no way to add wired or wireless surround speakers
no USB port in the rear
TV was off and there was no speed issues
the TV rarely went above 20-25 for volume
not all apps are there
Blu-ray player or cable box
onscreen - without having to change inputs
slower here than it is on other devices using the same platform
the remote has no control over any other device that's plugged into the bar
The TV screen being sporadically integral to operation of the speaker is frustrating
The JBL Link Bar feels somewhat incomplete
no real sub-bass
it sounds tame without the optional subwoofer

JBL - Video Reviews (7)

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JBL Link Bar - Full Specifications

Connectivity technology	Wireless

Audio format	Dolby Digital

Subwoofer included	no

Width	40.16 in
Height	2.36 in
Depth	3.66 in
Weight	0.0 lb

Power consumption (standby)	5.5 W

HDMI ports quantity	4
Number of HDMI inputs	3
Number of HDMI outputs	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes

Frequency range	75 - 20000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	85.0 dB
RMS rated power	100.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power	100.0 W

Colour of product	Black

Handheld remote control	yes

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JBL Link Bar JBL - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.1

Based on 18 reviews

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whathifi

Published: 20.09.2019

JBL Link Bar review

An excellent one-box upgrade for non-smart TVs

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 28.08.2019

JBL Link Bar review: A soundbar, Google Assistant, and Android TV rolled into one big compromise

2.0

The JBL Link Bar combines a soundbar with Google Assistant and Android TV, but not without major drawbacks.

JBL Link Bar Solid sound and Android TV smarts, but Google's a step too slow

CNET

Published: 28.08.2019

Solid sound and Android TV smarts, but Google's a step too slow

What could go wrong?

SoundGuys

Published: 18.01.2021

JBL Link Bar review

The JBL Link Bar promises a lot: it can transform your plain TV into a smart one, act as your virtual assistant, and provide excellent audio quality. Let's see if the performance justifies the price.

RTINGS.com

Published: 19.11.2019

JBL Link Bar Review

3.4

The JBL Link Bar is a pretty straightforward 2.0 soundbar that offers a decent sound quality with stereo content. It lacks quite a bit of sub-bass as it doesn't ...

JBL Link Bar JBL Link Bar review: three devices rolled into one average soundbar

The Verge

Published: 03.10.2019

JBL Link Bar review: three devices rolled into one average soundbar

2.5

A soundbar, a smart speaker, and a streaming box in one

PCMAG

Published: 21.08.2019

JBL Link Bar Review

3.0

The JBL Link Bar integrates Android TV and Google Assistant in a soundbar that delivers quality audio, but it sounds tame without the optional subwoofer.

TechRadar

Published: 04.10.2019

JBL Link Bar review

JBL embraces Android TV... but it’s not a two-way street

Techaeris

Published: 21.10.2019

JBL LINK BAR review: A decent, but not perfect, upgrade for "dumb" TVs

4.4

Our JBL LINK BAR review takes a look at a soundbar that not only upgrades your TV's audio but also adds smart features via Android TV and Google Assistant.

JBL Link Bar JBL Link Bar review: The smartest speaker in its class

Android Authority

Published: 22.08.2019

JBL Link Bar review: The smartest speaker in its class

For the JBL Link Bar review, we're looking at a soundbar that consolidates Android TV, Google Assistant, and Chromecast into a single smart speaker.

Ausdroid

Published: 05.11.2019

JBL Link Bar - Australian Review - Ausdroid

JBL’s Link Bar is a soundbar with Android TV built in, making it both the smartest soundbar and the largest Chromecast. Being a device with many features rolled into one, the question is whether it’s greater than the sum of its parts, or simply a jack of all trades. I had the Link Bar for […]

JBL Link Bar JBL Link Bar review: easily add smarts and better sound to a dumb TV

businessinsider.my

Published: 16.10.2019

JBL Link Bar review: easily add smarts and better sound to a dumb TV

The JBL Link Bar is a soundbar, streaming device, or smart speaker all in one. The bar has Android TV and Google Assistant built right into it.

wareable.com

Published: 01.10.2019

JBL Link Bar review

3.0

At first glance, the JBL Link Bar may just seem like another run-of-the-mill smart soundbar. However, this is a device that actually represents a first for ...