The best soundbar deals 2026: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Samsung and more
Big savings on some of the best soundbars for your TV
If you are looking for a way to improve your TV's sub-par audio performance, then adding a soundbar to your system is a great option. It takes up less room than a multi-speaker package, and there are oodles of options that are budget-friendly.
So how do you know which one in best for you? After all, there are countless options to choose from and endless deals thanks to Amazon Prime Day. But there's no need to worry, because you have come to the right place.
We have been testing soundbars since the category emerged in the early 2000s, and each model in this list has been tested by our experts. In this handy guide, you will find the best deals on products we know are top performers.
If you’re still not sure which model is best suited to you, check out our best soundbars, best budget soundbars and best Dolby Atmos soundbars pages for some inspiration.
SOUNDBAR DEALS QUICK LINKS
- Amazon Prime Day: savings on Dolby Atmos soundbars
- Richer Sounds: hot deals on TVs, home cinema and hi-fi
- John Lewis save hundreds on the top soundbars
- Sevenoaks: clearance soundbars – get a huge discount on an ex-display model
- Currys: soundbars from £32
- Argos: deals on soundbars
Best soundbar deals under £100
Hisense HS214 £99 £69 at Amazon (save £30)
Hisense's 65cm 'bar with multiple connections (line-in, USB, Bluetooth, optical, HDMI out ARC), three Audio Modes (movie, music, and news), and a bundled universal remote is a great way to upgrade your TV sound while spending very little.
Read the full Hisense HS214 review
Creative Stage Pro £130 £95 at Overclockers (save £35)
The Creative Stage Pro is a brilliant performer for the money, offering surprisingly detailed vocals and well-integrated bass. It's well-suited to those working with compact spaces, as the soundbar only measures the soundbar only measures 8 x 55 x 11cm (hwd).
Read the full Creative Stage Pro review
Sony HT-SF150 £150 £99 at Amazon (save £51)
An excellent budget soundbar, the Sony HT-SF150 will do a lot to take your TV's audio up a notch from its built-in speakers. We gave this bar a solid four-star review, praising its premium looks, impressive scale and width, and of course, its accessible price point. Featuring HDMI (ARC) optical, and USB inputs, this bar should slot into almost any set-up.
Read the full Sony HT-SF150 review
Best soundbar deals £100 to £250
Hisense AX5125H was £249 now £199 at Currys (save £50)
The Hisense AX5125H is a complete soundbar package, consisting of a main soundbar, subwoofer and two surround speakers. It's certainly the best system under £250 we have tested, and at this price it is even more of a bargain.
Read the full Hisense AX5125H review
Sonos Ray £279 £190 at Amazon (save £89)
Sonos's most accessible soundbar is a convenient way of drastically upgrading your TV's sound. This bar features only an optical connection but if this isn't a dealbreaker, it makes up for any shortcomings with an energetic upbeat sound and the streaming smarts you would expect of a Sonos product.
Read the full Sonos Ray review
Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos £169 £149 at Richer Sounds (save £20)
This is the cheapest Dolby Atmos soundbar system we have ever tested and, although this is not a massive discount, it makes the Majority package even cheaper. Offering cinematic sound considering the size and cost, it's a great choice for movie lovers on a budget.
Read the full Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos review
JBL Bar 300 £350 £229 at Richer Sounds (save £121)
JBL has produced a budget soundbar that is stylish, feature-packed, and Dolby Atmos compatible. All at a price that undercuts most rivals, too. The similarly priced Sony HT-S2000 sounds notably better, however – but if your heart is set on a JBL soundbar, this is a solid choice.
Read the full JBL Bar 300 review
Sharp HT-SB700 was £199 now £112 at Amazon (save £87)
This is a compact Dolby Atmos soundbar with a 2.0.2 speaker layout. Connectivity stretches to an HDMI eARC socket, optical input and Bluetooth streaming. The punchy-sounding bar creates scale and a decent atmosphere and is now available at an impressive discount.
Read the full Sharp HT-SB700 review
Best soundbar deals £250 to £500
Sony HT-S2000 £349 now £299 at Amazon (save £50)
If you're looking for a Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbar that won't break the bank, this Sony model is one of our go-to choices. There are meatier-sounding bars with more features, but the HT-S2000 earned a five-star rating for good reason: it focuses on what's important – sound quality.
Read the full Sony HT-S2000 review
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 £499 £399 at Amazon (save £100) With the Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 you get a hefty 'bar (96cdm wide and 11cm deep), as well as a dedicated subwoofer. With weighty, room-filling sound and impressive height effects, it's certainly not subtle but it will deliver sofa-shaking explosions.
Read the full Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 review
Denon Home Sound Bar 550 was £449 now £399 at Richer Sounds (save £50)This is a good deal on what looks like a very good soundbar. We haven't tested this bar, but with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, HEOS built-in, and AirPlay 2 support on board, it is one of the more feature-rich soundbars we have seen.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 £449 £349 at Amazon (save £100)
Sonos's impressive mid-level soundbar is a top-notch performer, especially at this price. Being a Sonos product, WiFi is on board as is HDMI eARC and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Read the full Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review
Best soundbar deals £500 to £1000
LG S70TY £599 £207 at Amazon (save £213)
This four-star LG soundbar doesn't quite hit the heights of the very best in class, but it's still a well-rounded package that's not only easy to listen to, but easy to live with. The package includes a subwoofer and soundbar, offering a 3.1.1-channel configuration.
Read the full LG S70TY review
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 £849 £629 at Bose (save £220)
This slick soundbar has all the specification you would expect from Bose with wifi connectivity, Airplay, Bluetooth, Chromecast and multi-room streaming. Sonically it produces an impressively wide sound field and an articulate and crisp Dolby Atmos performance. Note that stock is limited and this deal is available only in the white finish currently.
Read our full Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review
Sonos Arc soundbar £899 £746 at Amazon (save £153)
This soundbar delivers five-star Dolby Atmos performance and WiFi connectivity for easy music streaming and integration with other Sonos products. It sits proudly in our Hall of Fame for good reason.
Read the full Sonos Arc review
Samsung Q990C Soundbar Package £1400 £849 at Amazon (save £511)
Looking to beef up the audio of your favourite films and TV shows? The Samsung Q990C could be an ideal solution for medium to larger-sized rooms, offering a rich and full sound thanks to its weighty soundbar, solid surround speakers, and well-integrated subwoofer.
Sony HT-A7000 was £1299 now £969 at Sevenoaks (save £330)
This Award-winning soundbar delivers amazing Atmos and a bountiful feature set that culminates in a truly impressive soundbar. Equally as impressive are these savings, meaning you can get a big discount off the usual asking price right now.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winner
Read our full Sony HT-A7000 review
Samsung HW-QS700F £649 £268 at Amazon (save £381)
With punchy, floor-shaking bass, a clear vocal performance and flexible positioning options, there's plenty to like about the Samsung HW-QS700F. Chief among them is this low price – 46 per cent is a huge discount for a soundbar less than a year old.
Read the full Samsung QS700F review
Best soundbar deals over £1000
JBL Bar 1000MK2 £1000 £749 at Peter Tyson (save £251)
Sporting a versatile design featuring detachable surrounds, this 7.1.4 soundbar package from JBL delivers an exciting yet reasonably detailed audio performance. You can take the surrounds into another room while the sound from your TV or Bluetooth device continues to play, transforming it into a neat wireless speaker.
Read the full JBL Bar 1000MK2 review
Samsung HW-Q990F £1699 £755 at Amazon (save £944)This five-star Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar offers "crisp and powerful" audio as well as an impressive amount of heft on the lower end. The package includes two wireless surround speakers, a subwoofer and soundbar at a tempting discount.
Read the full Samsung HW-Q990F review
Samsung HW-Q990D £1699 £749 at Amazon (save £950)
The Q990D is a complete 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos home cinema in a box, and it sounds big, spacious, enveloping and punchy. A great system that is becoming better value all the time, and can often be found at a cheaper price than its successor.
Read the full Samsung Q990D review
Samsung HW-Q990H £1599 £1299 (save £300)
It may look basically identical to its predecessors, but the Q990H only builds on its success to deliver an even more immersive and full-bodied overall experience.
Read the full Samsung HW-Q990H review
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 £1399 £999 at Richer Sounds (save £400)
The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 is one of the finest Dolby Atmos soundbars that has come out in the last year. This Award-winning 'bar excels at height effects and provides a convincing surround sound experience without sacrificing convenience.
Read the full Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 review
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus £1299 £799 at Sevenoaks (save £500)
Sennheiser's Ambeo Plus impresses with a wide, spacious sound field, excellent musical ability, and a fine spread of useful features and connectivity options. HDMI inputs are included, as are several different steaming options, from Bluetooth to Spotify Connect.
Read the full Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus review
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max £2199 £1549 at Sevenoaks (save £650)
Standing almost 1.3m wide, Sennheiser's Ambeo Max is not for the faint of heart or short of space, but it takes up much less space than a full home cinema, sounds sensational, and boasts Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. This is a hefty discount on Sennheiser's stellar soundbar, so snap it up while you can.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage £1499 £1199 at Amazon (save £300)
The Beosound Stage, much like the rest of B&O's product portfolio. blends sound and style to create an elegant Dolby Atmos-equipped soundbar. At £450 off the asking price, it's a great time to get your hands on this sophisticated soundbar.
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Robyn Quick is a Staff Writer for What Hi Fi?. After graduating from Cardiff University with a postgraduate degree in magazine journalism, they have worked for a variety of film and culture publications. In their spare time, Robyn can be found playing board games too competitively, going on cinema trips and learning muay thai.
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