Asus ROG Gjallar Review: It looks better than it sounds
Asus' first-ever gaming soundbar, the ROG Gjallar, is blocky and uninspired, with decent sound and a completely unnecessary audio control hub with built-in beamforming mics.
Asus has introduced its first soundbar in the ROG Gjallar lineup, a 2.1.2 system featuring a wireless 65W 6.5-inch subwoofer and an audio control hub with integrated beamforming microphones. Priced at $600, the compact under-monitor soundbar boasts a sleek, black design with a metallic grille and a lightbar displaying the ROG logo.
The soundbar measures 23.9 inches wide, 3.62 inches deep, and 3.23 inches high, with an optional stand that raises it to around 4 inches. It includes a USB-C, HDMI 2.1 with eARC, optical-in, 3.5mm AUX-in, Bluetooth 5.3, and a wireless subwoofer with an ROG angry eye logo. The soundbar connects via USB-C, HDMI, optical-in, AUX-in, and Bluetooth 5.3, and comes with a control hub that has a volume knob, power button, media controls, and RGB effects buttons.
In the box, users receive the wireless subwoofer, control hub, USB-C to USB-A cable, two sets of A/C cables, and power adapters. The ROG Gjallar's audio performance is solid, though not groundbreaking, delivering clear vocals and immersive soundstage for gaming.
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