Short answer: the Sonos Ray. It ranks #19 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $219. The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus ranks #22, rated 3.0/5, at $189.99, $29.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Sonos Ray: The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus cannot. The tradeoff: It connects by optical only, so there is no HDMI control and no Atmos.
What the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus does well: The Fire TV Soundbar Plus adds a center channel, which helps dialogue stand out, and it decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from an eARC TV. The catch: On its own the bass is thin, so films lack weight until the optional sub is added.
Buy the Sonos Ray. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $29.01 saving on the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is not enough to make up the difference.
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The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music.
The Fire TV Soundbar Plus adds a center channel, which helps dialogue stand out, and it decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from an eARC TV.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Ray | Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.00 | $189.99 |
| Ranked | #19 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #22 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| App | Yes (Sonos) | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Channels | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| DTS:X | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.8”H x 21.9”W x 3.7”D (70 x 557 x 93 mm) | 2.5”H x 37”W x 5.2”D (64 x 940 x 132 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no height drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 4 drivers (2 tweeters, 2 midwoofers) with bass reflex port | Bar: 8 drivers (3 full-range, 3 tweeters, 2 woofers) |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | None (optional Sonos Sub or Sub Mini) | Built-in (optional Fire TV Soundbar Plus subwoofer) |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Sonos Era 100 or One SL) | Optional (Fire TV Soundbar Plus surround speakers) |
| Room Correction | Yes (Trueplay) | No |
| Voice Assistants | No | No |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) | 8.8 lbs (4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming) | No |
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