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JBL Bar 1300MK2
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JBL

Bar 1300MK2

Released 2025

JBL's 11.1.4-channel soundbar system includes battery-powered detachable rear speakers, a dual-driver subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Its rear speakers also work independently over Bluetooth or as a stereo pair.

Type
Soundbar
Atmos
Yes
Connects by
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI
Battery
–
Weight
5.93 kg

What reviewers say

Both praise immersive Atmos, clear speech, music playback and versatile detachable speakers. Sound+Image finds bass needs trimming and cohesion improves at higher volumes; TechRadar finds the balance convincing. Sound+Image criticises confusing calibration instructions, while TechRadar finds setup straightforward and flags the lack of 4K 120 Hz passthrough. Both consider it competitive despite its cost.

From whathifi.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Soundbar
Channels
11.1.4
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Drivers
Main bar has eight 50 × 75 mm racetrack drivers, seven 25 mm tweeters and four 75 mm upward-firing drivers; each rear has two 50 × 90 mm racetrack drivers, one 50 mm full-range and one 75 mm upward-firing driver; subwoofer has two 200 mm drivers
Amplifiers
Total 2470 W maximum or 1235 W RMS, both at 1% THD; maximum main bar 950 W, rears 160 W each, subwoofer 1200 W
Frequency response
33 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; UK model has dual 8-inch subwoofer drivers, rather than the different US Bar 1300XMK2
Room tuning
Automatic calibration, MultiBeam 3.0, PureVoice 2.0, SmartDetails and subwoofer AI Sound Boost

Connections

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes
Voice assistants
None
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth
Main bar Bluetooth 5.3; detachable speakers Bluetooth 5.4, with independent playback, stereo pairing and Auracast
Ports
Three HDMI inputs, one eARC output, optical and USB-A service port; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision passthrough. TechRadar confirms Ethernet and 4K 60 Hz passthrough without 120 Hz or ALLM
Streaming
AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready
Multi-room
Detachable speakers support TV Broadcasting and rear-only Night Listening; main bar and subwoofer mute in Night Listening
App
JBL One with equaliser and software updates

Design

Weight
5.93 kg
Battery life detail
Detachable speakers up to 10 hours each, depending on content and volume; 7.2 V, 4722 mAh. Dock to recharge or use USB-C power (TechRadar)
Controls
Remote, JBL One and TV remote via HDMI CEC; Google Assistant and Siri require an external compatible speaker, not a built-in voice assistant
Mounting
Main bar and rear wall brackets included
Size
Main bar 1030 × 58 × 136 mm, 1404 mm wide with rears attached; each rear 202 × 58 × 136 mm; subwoofer 315 × 277 × 275 mm (width × height × depth). Main weight is bar only; each rear 1.3 kg, subwoofer 12 kg
Colours
Black
In the box
Main bar, two detachable rear speakers, subwoofer, remote with batteries, power cords, HDMI cable, wall brackets and four side caps

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Detachable battery-powered rear speakers with Bluetooth playback
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and automatic sound calibration
  • Three HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi streaming

Cons

  • Rear speakers need recharging or USB-C power
  • 4K HDMI passthrough limited to 60 Hz (TechRadar)
  • UK USB port is for service, not music playback

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
LGUS95AR
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.65 kg2025
TCLQ85H Pro
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.62 kg2025
SonosArc Ultra
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–5.9 kgOct 2024

Sources

  1. uk.jbl.com/BAR-1300MK2.html
  2. uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfa645752…
  3. news.jbl.com/en-GB/250776-jbl-introduces-next-gen-bar-series-for-truly-immersiv…
  4. whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/jbl-bar-1300mk2
  5. techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/jbl-bar-1300mk2-review

Photo: uk.jbl.com

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