Short answer: the Samsung HW-S60D. It ranks #18 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $277.99. The Sonos Ray ranks #19, rated 3.2/5, at $219, $58.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Samsung HW-S60D: This compact 5.0 bar has a balanced tuning that is a clear upgrade over TV speakers, with a convenient app, Wi-Fi streaming with AirPlay 2 and Chromecast, and HDMI eARC. The catch: Bass rolls off early, so explosions and deep notes lack weight without a subwoofer.
What the Sonos Ray does well: The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music. The tradeoff: It connects by optical only, so there is no HDMI control and no Atmos.
Buy the Samsung HW-S60D. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $58.99 you would save on the Sonos Ray does not close the gap.
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This compact 5.0 bar has a balanced tuning that is a clear upgrade over TV speakers, with a convenient app, Wi-Fi streaming with AirPlay 2 and Chromecast, and HDMI eARC.
The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Samsung HW-S60D | Sonos Ray | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $277.99 | $219.00 |
| Ranked | #18 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #19 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| App | Yes (SmartThings) | Yes (Sonos) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Channels | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| DTS:X | Virtual:X | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4”H x 26.4”W x 4.1”D (62 x 670 x 105 mm) | 2.8”H x 21.9”W x 3.7”D (70 x 557 x 93 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual | No |
| Drivers | Bar: 7 speakers (incl. 2 horn-style and a center) | Bar: 4 drivers (2 tweeters, 2 midwoofers) with bass reflex port |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | No |
| Included Subwoofer | None | None (optional Sonos Sub or Sub Mini) |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | No | Optional (Sonos Era 100 or One SL) |
| Room Correction | Yes (SpaceFit Sound Pro) | Yes (Trueplay) |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | No |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect) | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming) |
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