ROG’s first gaming soundbar, Gjallar, brings Dolby Atmos to the desk

ROG’s first gaming soundbar adds height channels to an under-monitor audio setup. ASUS pairs the Dolby Atmos-compatible Gjallar with a wireless subwoofer and a separate wired control hub, putting input selection and volume adjustment within reach of a desk shared by a PC and consoles.

Up-firing speakers for height, a separate subwoofer for bass

The soundbar combines left and right full-range speakers and tweeters with two up-firing speakers. The latter use ceiling reflections for the height channels. A 6.5-inch, 65 W subwoofer completes the 2.1.2-channel system.

Getting Dolby Atmos also means paying attention to the connection and the content. ASUS’s FAQ advises connecting the soundbar to a TV or display’s HDMI eARC port and playing Dolby Atmos-compatible content. The hardware specifications alone do not establish how spacious or bass-heavy it will sound; the product information and launch report do not include an independent listening assessment.

Allow more room than the soundbar itself occupies. The subwoofer receives audio over a 5 GHz wireless link, but it still needs power. Check floor or shelf space and access to an outlet alongside the space beneath your display.

A separate wired hub handles controls and voice capture

Connections include USB-C, HDMI 2.1 eARC, optical digital, AUX and Bluetooth 5.3. HDMI IN accepts a PC, console or other source, while HDMI OUT (eARC) sends video to a TV or monitor and can receive return audio from a TV. Video passthrough supports up to 4K/120 Hz, and two USB Type-A ports on the soundbar’s side serve as a USB hub.

The included control hub is a separate device connected to the soundbar by cable. Its LCD accompanies controls for volume, EQ, playback, input selection and RGB lighting. Gear Link provides EQ, lighting and microphone settings.

The dedicated USB-C port for the control hub is not a general-purpose PC connection or charging port.

The acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) microphone is inside this hub, not the soundbar. ASUS says it reduces game and voice-chat audio feeding back into the microphone. The launch material does not include an independent test of actual call quality.

Japan launch set for September 25

AV Watch reports a September 25, 2026 launch in Japan. ASUS has not set a fixed list price there; the expected street price is around ¥95,980. The Japanese product page and launch report do not provide a worldwide release schedule.

Before planning a setup, check your display’s eARC connection and decide how the PC and consoles will connect. Leave an accessible spot for the control hub as well as room for the speakers, so the input selector is where you will actually use it.