Soundbar Comparisons Head To Head

9 head-to-head soundbar comparisons, each with a full specification grid and a verdict.

A bigger model in the same line is not automatically the better buy. Each comparison says which one to get and why.

If you don’t have two specific soundbars in mind yet, start with the best soundbars instead, or browse all comparisons.

• All-in-One Soundbars 5
• Soundbars With a Subwoofer 2
• Surround Sound Soundbar Systems 2

All-in-One Soundbars

• Focal Mu-so Hekla vs KEF XIO
• Klipsch Flexus Core 200 vs Klipsch Flexus Core 100
• Sonos Arc Ultra vs Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
• Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs Bose Smart Soundbar
• Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8

Soundbars With a Subwoofer

• LG S90TY vs LG S70TY
• Polk MagniFi Max AX vs Polk MagniFi Mini AX

Surround Sound Soundbar Systems

• Samsung HW-Q990F vs Sonos Arc Ultra
• Sony Bravia Theater Quad vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9