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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The JBL Link Bar is a straightforward 2.0 soundbar that performs quite well when compared to other 2.0 soundbars we've reviewed.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Clear wide soundstage
- Easy setup via HDMI‑ARC
- Built‑in Google Assistant
- Multiple HDMI inputs
- Compact design
- Android TV included out of the box
Points of Contention
- Limited bass without subwoofer
- No surround‑sound expansion options
- Bugs cause choppy performance
- Average sound quality
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics60
Riley Young
Digital Trends
“The JBL Link Bar is a decent all‑in‑one soundbar with Google smarts, but it'll cost you.”
60
Ted Kritsonis
TechRadar
“The JBL Link Bar packs in admirable sound quality but comes at the cost of some staple features you would expect in an Android TV device.”
50
Jon Porter
The Verge
“The JBL Link Bar is an ambitious device, but its different elements never manage to come together into a satisfying whole.”
