Best soundbar deals 2024: Sonos, Samsung, Sony and more

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Upgrade your TV's lackluster speakers and save some dollars in the process

Dolby Atmos soundbar: Sonos Beam Gen 2
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A good soundbar can transform your TV experience. Whether you're watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster, binging your way through a Netflix series or are serious about dialogue-heavy indie flicks, a soundbar will help ensure that what you hear matches all of the on-screen action. 

If you have been putting off beefing up your home cinema sound system because of cost, then good news! While we will always advocate for a full surround sound system for the very best experience, soundbars are great for convenience and more compact spaces, plus are a good choice for those on a bit more of a budget. 

Here's our pick of the best deals from online retailers on a selection of sound-boosting TV soundbar solutions. Oh, and don't forget, we've also got a dedicated best soundbars buying guide, and a special feature which will show you how to choose and set up a soundbar, so there'll be no issues when it arrives.

Best soundbar deals under $250

Hisense HS214 $150 $90 at Best Buy (save $60) Read the full Hisense HS214 review

Hisense HS214 $150 $90 at Best Buy (save $60)
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

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Best soundbar deals $250 to $500

Sony HT-A3000 $699 now $499 at Best Buy (save $200)

Sony HT-A3000 $699 now $499 at Best Buy (save $200)
The petite Dolby Atmos-capable HT-A3000 scored a commendable four stars when it passed through our test room. While we think the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) might just have the edge on it, it serves up plenty of detail and has a great tonal balance that makes it a solid choice if you're looking for Atmos under $500.

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Samsung Q700A Dolby Atmos soundbar $365$200 at Walmart (save $165)

Samsung Q700A Dolby Atmos soundbar $365 $200 at Walmart (save $165)
We haven't tested this step-down model from the Q800A, but Dolby Atmos soundbars at this price don't come up very often. Like its big sibling, this is a 3.1.2 system with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support and the same excellent connectivity. The main bar is even the same size as the Q800A, but the sub is slightly smaller, indicating the low-end performance may not be as punchy. If you're not all about the bass though, this could be the perfect bargain. 

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JBL Bar 500 $600$400 at Amazon (save $200)

JBL Bar 500 $600 $400 at Amazon (save $200)
We haven't tested out JBL's 500 soundbar system, however, we have tested the more affordable 300 soundbar, which earned a four-star review. It's a standalone 'bar and cost $400 at the time, which is the same price as this soundbar and subwoofer combo.

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Sony HT-S2000 $500 $300 at Best Buy (save $200) Read the full Sony HT-S2000 review

Sony HT-S2000 $500 $300 at Best Buy (save $200)
Sony's affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers the goods with a crisp, clear sound and impressive dynamics. Sony has stripped out the streaming functionality on this soundbar to hit the low price, but Bluetooth is still onboard and we find this plug-and-play soundbar to be rather refreshing.
Read the full Sony HT-S2000 review

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Best soundbar deals $500 to $1000

Sony HT-A7000 was $1399 now $998 at Amazon (save $402) What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winnerRead our full Sony HT-A7000 review

Sony HT-A7000 was $1399 now $998 at Amazon (save $402)
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

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Vizio Elevate $799 $549 at Amazon (save $150)

Vizio Elevate $799 $549 at Amazon (save $150)
We haven't reviewed this Vizio bar yet, but by all accounts, this soundbar/5.1 system supports Dolby Atmos, has unique adjustable-height speakers, and most importantly, looks to offer up great sound quality for the money. If you want a good soundbar, look no further than the Elevate.

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Best soundbar deals over $1000

Ruben Circelli
Ruben Circelli

Ruben is a long-time freelance consumer technology and gaming journalist, and was previously a Staff Writer at What Hi-Fi?. Since 2014, Ruben has written news, reviews, features, guides, and everything in-between at a huge variety of outlets that include Lifewire, PCGamesN, GamesRadar+, TheGamer, Twinfinite, and many more. Ruben's a dedicated gamer, tech nerd, and the kind of person who misses physical media. In his spare time, you can find Ruben cooking something delicious or, more likely, lying in bed consuming content.

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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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