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JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:80 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

95%

5.2

Technical score

5%

7.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 4)

Reviews score 5% · 7.3 · based on 4 videos
4 videos count as 1.8 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▼Worse than 63% of soundbars
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 62%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

25%

4.2

Audio

18%

4.8

Formats

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

6.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.5

Design

▼Worse than 59%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 84% of models
Grades by review (4)
4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 84%
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What owners say about the JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One

Based on 64 owners sharing their experience in online comments

31%positive13%mixed56%negative

Owners appreciate the affordable price and easy TV connection, but many criticize weak bass and inconsistent sound quality.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say bass is very weak or missing, with only a small punchy low end that needs TV preset and volume tweaks to fill the room.8
  • Owners report no sound or dropouts over HDMI, which often needs the TV's ARC port, while PCM or passthrough audio settings can also sound wrong.7
  • Several owners say it sounds no better than, or even worse than, their TV's built-in speakers, and they returned it.6
  • Owners describe the sound as tinny, muddy or dark, like a cheap plastic box, especially for music.6
  • Owners cannot change bass or treble and get no movie or music presets, and it overrides the TV's own EQ settings.4
  • Owners say highs play quietly, the midrange feels lacking and dialogue quality is poor.4
  • Some owners report the bar suddenly losing all sound or not turning on, sometimes within weeks, and resetting by unplugging it did not help.4
  • Owners feel it is overpriced for its sound, with some saying cheaper speakers or a rival soundbar at the same price would do better.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of soundbar JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

25%

4.2

Audio

18%

4.8

Formats

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

6.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.5

Design

5.2
Reviews score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.7
Brand name
JBL
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
80 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 80 W of audio output power, more than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 7.5% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
70 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 70 Hz, higher than 75.6% of soundbars and equal to 6.4% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is older than that of 61.6% of soundbars and the same as that of 24.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
2.1
This soundbar uses HDMI 2.1, which is newer than that of 91.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 8.5% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
8K
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 8K, which is higher than that of 97.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 2.2% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
614 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 614 mm wide, narrower than 63.3% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
56 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 56 mm high, shorter than 88.2% of soundbars and equal to 5.4% of soundbars.
Thickness
90 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 90 mm thick, thicker than 54% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Weight
1,600 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,600 g, less than 64.4% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Metal grille.
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JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 8K for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports none.
    8K vs none
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
    Adjustment available from the remote.
  • 11 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    56 mm vs 67 mm
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer HDCP version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • 148 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (614 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    614 mm vs 762 mm
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 8K for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports none.
    8K vs none
  • Newer HDCP version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
    Adjustment available from the remote.
  • 11 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    56 mm vs 67 mm
  • 148 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (614 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    614 mm vs 762 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    yes (for US version, service only for others)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    2 vs 4
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    yes (available in the US version, service only for others)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 2 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 18 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (70 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    70 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    yes (for US version, service only for others)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    yes (available in the US version, service only for others)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • No front display
    This soundbar uses none for display type, while the average soundbar uses LED.
    No built-in display.
    none vs LED
  • Narrower lip-sync adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower lip-sync adjustment range than the average soundbar (0-250 ms vs 0-300 ms). The average soundbar offers a lip-sync adjustment range of 0-300 ms.
    0-250 ms vs 0-300 ms
  • 2 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2019 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    2,019 vs 2,021

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Asikin Aja
≈ estimated
02/10/2026
Hands-on review · setup, music and movie tests
Verdict
JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One is worth it for upgrading flat TV sound and pleasant for music, but movie bass is limited.
5.0
KosherTech
≈ estimated
24/08/2020
Hands-on review · sound tests and feature check
Verdict
JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One is hard to justify at its price, with weak speech enhancement and no bass or preset controls.
8.0
all things tech
≈ estimated
12/11/2019
Hands-on review · sound, bass and surround tests
Verdict
JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One is great for a second room or gaming, but it can't replace a proper subwoofer setup.
9.0
Inam Ghafoor
≈ estimated
29/12/2019
First look · unboxing and Bluetooth speaker test
Verdict
JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One delivers full, rich sound for its size and works very well as a Bluetooth speaker.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

homecinemachoice.com
17/01/2020
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One

  • Very compact all-in-one design that is easy to place in front of smaller TVs
  • HDMI ARC with CEC plus optical input and Bluetooth keep setup straightforward
  • Dialogue enhancement and a remote improve daily TV use
  • Light weight and modest power draw suit simple bedroom or desktop setups

What customers don't like about JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One

  • 2.0 channels with no subwoofer mean limited bass depth
  • No Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Wi‑Fi-based streaming features
  • No night mode and only basic overall power output
  • Sound is aimed at simple TV use rather than larger-room cinema impact

Verdict

The JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One is a compact, low-profile soundbar featuring 80W of total system power and two racetrack drivers that deliver a frequency response of 70Hz to 20kHz. Its main characteristics include built-in Dolby Digital support, JBL Surround Sound technology for immersive audio without extra speakers, and multiple connectivity options such as HDMI ARC, optical, and Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless streaming. Key pros are its space-saving design (614mm width), remarkably easy setup, and significant improvement over standard TV speakers with clear dialogue and surprisingly punchy bass for its size. However, notable cons include a lack of deep sub-bass found in dedicated subwoofer systems, the absence of a mobile app for EQ customization or sound control, and no support for advanced formats like Dolby Atmos.

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