The best soundbar deals 2023: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Bose and more

We've said it once, and we'll say it again, TV speakers aren't very good right now. Your super slim OLED TV just doesn't feature enough space to deliver proper home cinema-quality sound, which is why we nearly always recommend an external audio device. 

This is where the humble soundbar comes in to play, as its proposition is simple and easy. This all-in-one speaker solution (occasionally accompanied by a pair of surround speakers and/or a subwoofer) can serve as a major upgrade over your TV's built-in speakers, enhancing dialogue clarity, boosting dynamics and even adding spatial audio with Dolby Atmos.

We've compiled some of the best deals on soundbars across a range of budgets here, with everything from sub-£100 to over a thousand pounds, meaning there's bound to be one within your budget that will suit your needs.

Not sure which model is right for you? We have buying guides with all the info on the best soundbars and the best Dolby Atmos soundbars that we've tested across a range of prices. And at the more affordable end of the market, our best budget soundbars page has you covered. 

SOUNDBAR DEALS QUICK LINKS

Best soundbar deals under £100

Hisense HS214 was £99 now £79 at Amazon (save £20)
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.

Hisense HS214 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FHISENSE-Soundbar-Wireless-Bluetooth-Powerful-Black%2Fdp%2FB08DJ8P377%2Fref%3Dsr_1_6%3Fcrid%3D36SYGYFT4DVJL%26keywords%3Dsoundbars%26psr%3DEY17%26qid%3D1669123288%26s%3Dblack-friday%26sprefix%3DSoundbars%252Cblack-friday%252C61%26sr%3D1-6%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £99 now £79 at Amazon (save £20)
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 <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/hisense-hs214-21-soundbar" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Hisense HS214 review.

Sony HT-SF150 was £150 now £93 at Amazon (save £57)

Sony HT-SF150 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-HT-SF150-Soundbar-Bluetooth-Surround/dp/B079DD19ZT?tag=georiot-trd-21&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-21&geniuslink=true&th=1" data-link-merchant="amazon.co.uk"" target="_blank">was £150 now £93 at Amazon (save £57)
An excellent budget soundbar, the <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-ht-sf150" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.co.uk"">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. 

Best soundbar deals £100 to £250

Bose TV Speaker was £270now £199 at Amazon (save £71)
This soundbar thrives on simplicity: there's a one-connection set-up to your TV via an optical audio cable or an HDMI. You can use your current TV remote to control the volume of the speaker and it detects the signal from your TV when turned on and automatically turns on, too. There's Bluetooth for streaming and a setting for vocal clarity and extra bass too.
Read our full Bose TV Speaker review

Bose TV Speaker <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086KJM7FL?tag=georiot-trd-21&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-21&geniuslink=true" data-link-merchant="amazon.co.uk"">was £270 now £199 at Amazon (save £71)
This soundbar thrives on simplicity: there's a one-connection set-up to your TV via an optical audio cable or an HDMI. You can use your current TV remote to control the volume of the speaker and it detects the signal from your TV when turned on and automatically turns on, too. There's Bluetooth for streaming and a setting for vocal clarity and extra bass too.
Read our full <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/news/bose-tv-speaker-one-connection-set-up-bluetooth-and-a-dedicated-bass-button" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.co.uk"">Bose TV Speaker review

Best soundbar deals £250 to £500

Sonos Ray £279£249 at Richer Sounds (save £30)
This simple, plug-and-play Sonos soundbar doesn't feature Dolby Atmos or HDMI Arc, but it keeps the smart streaming features and, most importantly, provides a solid sonic upgrade over your TV's built-in speakers.
Read our full Sonos Ray review

Sonos Ray <a href="https://fan.go2jump.org/aff_c?offer_id=6217&aff_id=1&source=whathifi&aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&aff_sub2=hawk-article-url&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.richersounds.com%2Fsonos-ray-white.html" data-link-merchant="richersounds.com"" target="_blank">£279 £249 at Richer Sounds (save £30)
This simple, plug-and-play Sonos soundbar doesn't feature Dolby Atmos or HDMI Arc, but it keeps the smart streaming features and, most importantly, provides a solid sonic upgrade over your TV's built-in speakers.
Read our full <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sonos-ray" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="richersounds.com"">Sonos Ray review

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) was £499 now £399 at John Lewis (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 our full Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) <a href="https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/c/221109/871855/12148?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnlewis.com%2Fsonos-beam-gen-2-compact-smart-soundbar-with-dolby-atmos-voice-control%2Fblack%2Fp5755883%3Fs_ppc%3D2dx_mixed_technology_BAU%26tmad%3Dc%26tmcampid%3D2%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAvJarBhA1EiwAGgZl0BISs9hEHRxPzn1jYo5cHYToOGT0GLGOp_KGp_lI64Geb7WmiRXTlRoCjwUQAvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" data-link-merchant="johnlewis.com"">was £499 now £399 at John Lewis (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 our full <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sonos-beam-gen-2-dolby-atmos-soundbar" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="johnlewis.com"">Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review.

Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 £800£399 at Peter Tyson (save £401)

Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=38326&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fpetertyson.co.uk%2Fharman-kardon-citation-multibeamtm-1100-soundar" data-link-merchant="petertyson.co.uk"" target="_blank">£800 £399 at Peter Tyson (save £401)
This sleek, fuss-free Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers precise and detailed audio, as well as pleasingly well-projected sound and some hearty low-end kick as well. It's even equipped with HDMI passthrough, meaning you won't have to fully sacrifice a port on your TV.

Best soundbar deals £500 to £1000

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 was £849 now £550 at Bose (save £301)
This slick soundbar has all the specs you'd 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 it's only available in white currently.
Read our full Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/100134077/type/dlg/sid/hawk-custom-tracking/https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/speakers/home_theater/bose-smart-soundbar-900.html?cjdata=MXxZfDB8WXww&mc=05_AF_SP_AO_00_CJ_&cjevent=e0d8a848eb6511ee819372bc0a18ba72#v=bose_smart_soundbar_900_white_gb_ie" data-link-merchant="bose.co.uk"">was £849 now £550 at Bose (save £301)
This slick soundbar has all the specs you'd 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 it's only available in white currently.
Read our full <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-smart-soundbar-900https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-smart-ultra-soundbarhttps://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-smart-soundbar-900" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="bose.co.uk"">Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review.

Sonos Arc soundbar was £899 now £764 at Amazon (save £135)
This soundbar delivers five-star Dolby Atmos performance and WiFi connectivity for easy music streaming and integration with other Sonos products. It's sat proudly in our Hall of Fame for good reason.
Read our full Sonos Arc review.

Sonos Arc soundbar <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSonos-ARCG1UK1-ARC-White%2Fdp%2FB0876SN3QP%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank">was £899 now £764 at Amazon (save £135)
This soundbar delivers five-star Dolby Atmos performance and WiFi connectivity for easy music streaming and integration with other Sonos products. It's sat proudly in our <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/features/the-what-hi-fi-hall-of-fame-2020s" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Hall of Fame for good reason.
Read our full <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arc" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">Sonos Arc review.

Samsung Q990C Soundbar Packagewas £1400 now £935 at Amazon (save £465)

Samsung Q990C Soundbar Package <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=40397&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FSamsung-Q990C-Soundbar-Speaker-Subwoofer%2Fdp%2FB0BXQ1Q6NK%2Fref%3Dsr_1_11%3Fcrid%3D3SGTNLEUUKJ8A%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L7qcuXJ5oqNg4VdV0lsd1gUIlziYBqvDEN7Io-X8N5yGZiu-0PivHpyGvc0Z2UFV1XJbjFPb5cAbEjHRiFJKLFebd3yb0eZB8OBfe8yG1qlPt0tLwIa12Mays_6ivQUl5sO9o5rk-rPzA58TA75AUMAWk6sAGNRunw6B5u1GuuqT1LfoX8sXGJvitcschJ8AAt1PAHvdDa2ZOo36FjtyS_S6p5hGQLb2pS9kik5dg10.CJLbbPHHB5CGnyFFm1Ihq4uvAYWYehKlwwC8PAGGvN0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dsoundbars%26qid%3D1711444788%26sprefix%3Dsoundbars%252Caps%252C89%26sr%3D8-11%26tag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">was £1400 now £935 at Amazon (save £465)
Looking to beef up the audio of your favourite films and TV shows? The <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/samsung-q990c" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">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. 

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus was £1299 now £999 at Sevenoaks (save £300)Read our full Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus review.

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus <a href="https://fan.go2jump.org/aff_c?offer_id=6221&aff_id=1&source=whathifi&aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&aff_sub2=hawk-article-url&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk%2Fp-55643-sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-plus.aspx%3Fgad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZx7cj91mCC2GJfbGzNyWZ2z_rI93MW_F-rZBHmWAHTZj01FnWJ0-wcxoCv8oQAvD_BwE" data-link-merchant="sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk"">was £1299 now £999 at Sevenoaks (save £300)
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 a number of different steaming options, from Bluetooth to Spotify Connect. The Ambeo Plus sits among the best Dolby Atmos soundbars at this level. 
Read our full <a href="https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-plus" data-link-merchant="whathifi.com"" data-link-merchant="sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk"">Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus review.

Best soundbar deals over £1000

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max&nbsp;was £2199 now £1699 at Sevenoaks (save £500)

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max <a href="https://fan.go2jump.org/aff_c?offer_id=6221&aff_id=1&source=whathifi&aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&aff_sub2=hawk-article-url&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk%2Fp-45575-sennheiser-ambeo-dolby-atmos-soundbar.aspx" data-link-merchant="sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk"" target="_BLANK">was £2199 now £1699 at Sevenoaks (save £500)
Standing almost 1.3m wide, Sennheiser's Ambeo 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.

Lewis Empson
Staff Writer

Lewis Empson is a Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.

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  • Babur72
    Picked-up the SONY HT-A7000 soundbar, SA-RS5 rear surrounds & SA-SW5 sub. during SONY’s pre-Xmas promotion to partner existing SONY Bravia XR 4K UHD TV. Combined with price match offer, saved over £900- on SONY UK MSRP.

    Despite it’s class leading connectivity, functionality & sonic performance - particularly with respect to movies & TV - i doubt that i’d be willing to part with much more if I was shopping around now. And probably not at SONY’s current prices.

    Although complex movie scenes, dialogue & soundtracks are handled with aplomb, i do think there are a few soundbar & sub. options, a couple of them for significantly less, that offer slightly better replay of stereo or multi-channel music.
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