The JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One MK2 is a 2.0-channel soundbar from JBL, listed at $220.
JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One MK2 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Learns your TV remote
- ✓Compact at 24.19 in wide - fits small TVs and tight spaces
- ✗No dedicated centre channel - dialogue comes from the left and right drivers
- ✗No subwoofer option - bass is limited to what the bar itself can do
- ✗HDMI ARC but not eARC, so lossless soundtracks from the TV arrive compressed
- ✗No Wi-Fi - music streams over Bluetooth only
Channels and Surround Sound
The 2.0 badge means 2 ear-level channels. It does not decode Dolby Atmos. Virtual surround: Smart Mode.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
There is no subwoofer option. It cannot add rear speakers. Wall-mountable: Yes (bracket included).
Connections
The JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One MK2 has HDMI ARC to the TV (not eARC - lossless formats are compressed on the way); optical digital input; USB-A input.
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
No Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; a remote in the box. Sound features: learns the TV remote.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 24.19 x 2.38 x 3.56 in (W x H x D), or 614 x 61 x 90 mm, and weighs 3.5 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 32-inch TV (27.9 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 2.38 in tall it should clear the bottom of most TVs sitting on their own feet.
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JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-One MK2 Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| DTS:X | No |
| Drivers | Midrange: Oval Cone (2); Enclosure: Ported |
| Power (bar, total) | 40 watts |
| Frequency response | 70-20k Hz |
| Subwoofer | None |
| Rear speakers | None |
| Virtual surround | Smart Mode |
| Dialogue enhancement | No |
| Night mode | No |
| Room correction | No |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | ARC |
| HDMI inputs | 0 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| Optical inputs | Yes |
| Analogue input | No |
| USB | USB-A |
| Subwoofer output | No |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Voice control | No |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Learns TV remote | Yes |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 24.19 x 2.38 x 3.56 in / 614 x 61 x 90 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs / 1.59 kg |
| Wall mounting | Yes (bracket included) |
| Warranty | 1 Year parts, 1 Year labour |
| List price | $220 |
Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.