The best soundbar deals 2026: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Samsung and more

JBL Bar 300 soundbar
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If you want to upgrade your home cinema system's audio performance without breaking the bank, choosing a soundbar is a great call. The fast-growing category takes up much less space than a multi-speaker setup, and a budget model can cost less than £100.

But, with so many models on the market, it can be hard to know which one is the best for you. Fret not, because our team of experts have tested countless soundbars and know which ones are worth your time.

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Best soundbar deals under £100

Hisense HS214 was £99 now £69 at Amazon (save £30)Read the full Hisense HS214 review

Hisense HS214 was £99 now £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

Sony HT-SF150 was £150 now £99 at Amazon (save £51)Read the full Sony HT-SF150 review

Sony HT-SF150 was £150 now £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 £221 at Argos (save £50)TV20Read the full Hisense AX5125H review
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Hisense AX5125H was £249 now £221 at Argos (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. Get this discount by using the code TV20 at checkout.
Read the full Hisense AX5125H review

Sonos Ray was £279 now £199 at Amazon (save £80)Read the full Sonos Ray review

Sonos Ray was £279 now £199 at Amazon (save £80)
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

Sharp HT-SB700 was £199 now £100 at Amazon (save £99)Read the full Sharp HT-SB700 review

Sharp HT-SB700 was £199 now £100 at Amazon (save £99)
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 Bravia Theatre Bar 6 was £499 now £449 at Amazon (save £50)Read the full Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 review

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 was £499 now £449 at Amazon (save £50)
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

Best soundbar deals £500 to £1000

LG S70TY was £599 now £219 at Amazon (save £380)Read the full LG S70TY review

LG S70TY was £599 now £219 at Amazon (save £380)
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

Sonos Arc soundbar was £899 now £691 at Amazon (save £208)Read the full Sonos Arc review

Sonos Arc soundbar was £899 now £691 at Amazon (save £208)
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 HW-QS700F was £649 now £299 at B & Q (save £350)Read the full Samsung QS700F review

Samsung HW-QS700F was £649 now £299 at B & Q (save £350)
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 1300£1299£649 at Peter Tyson (save £650)Read the full JBL Bar 1300 review

JBL Bar 1300 £1299 £649 at Peter Tyson (save £650)
JBL's Bar 1300 is an interesting system, combining a hefty soundbar with a subwoofer featuring a downwards-firing driver. What's more, the ends of the soundbar are detachable and can be used as rear surround speakers. All in all, it presents audio confidently across a seamless soundfield. You need to be a 'PT VIP' to get this price, but signing up is quick and free.
Read the full JBL Bar 1300 review

Samsung HW-Q990Fwas £1699now £790 at Amazon (save £909)Read the full Samsung HW-Q990F review
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Samsung HW-Q990F was £1699 now £790 at Amazon (save £909)
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 £799 at Amazon (save £900)Read the full Samsung Q990D review
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Samsung HW-Q990D £1699 £799 at Amazon (save £900)
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

Robyn Quick

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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