The best soundbar deals 2026: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Samsung and more
Big savings on some of the best soundbars for your TV
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Looking for a way to improve your TV's unsatisfying audio performance without breaking the bank? Then selecting a soundbar is a good way to go. They take up far less space than a full multi-speaker package, and most cost a lot less too.
With so many options floating around online, though, how do you know which ones are any good? Well, don't worry, because we have been testing soundbars since the category emerged in the 2000s. From budget bars to premium packages, we know what makes a good soundbar.
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. Without further ado, let's get into it!
SOUNDBAR DEALS QUICK LINKS
- Amazon: big 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 £65 at Amazon (save £34)
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 £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
Sonos Ray £279 £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
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
Best soundbar deals £250 to £500
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 £499 £349 at Amazon (save £150) 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
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 £213 at Amazon (save £386)
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 £899 £552 at Amazon (save £347)
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 £649 £289 at Peter Tyson (save £360)
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)
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
JBL Bar 1000MK2 £1000 £900 at Peter Tyson
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 £774 at Amazon (save £925)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)
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
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 £1399 £999 at Amazon (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 £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 several different steaming options, from Bluetooth to Spotify Connect. The Ambeo Plus sits among the best Dolby Atmos soundbars at this level.
Read the full Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus review
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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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