Neither Samsung HW-K450 nor Sony CT290 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 97 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Samsung HW-K450 nor Sony CT290 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (28 Feb 2024), TechRadar (28 Feb 2024) PCMag (4 Dec 2023) and 5 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $489 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - |
N/A | N/A | $400 | Samsung HW-K450 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $170 | Sony CT290 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Sound Bars ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive |
World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $489 | Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - |
2 | - | $1048 | Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | 1 | - | 3 | 7 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 |
3 | - | $810 | Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music. | - | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | - | 2 | - | - | 2 |
4 | - | $299 | Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market. | 4 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | 9 |
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- 2.1 Channel, 300 Watt total, Wireless Active Subwoofer
- Inputs: 1 Digital Optical Audio, 1 HDMI, 3.5mm Audio AUX In, Bluetooth, microUSB
- TV Sound Connect - Enjoy a clutter-free home entertainment system. TV SoundConnect lets you instantly enjoy movies, music, and TV shows with clearer, more impactful sound.* (Only available on select Samsung TVs)
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- 300W power, plus 2.1ch S-Force PRO Front Surround sound
- Connect and stream music easily with Bluetooth; Slot-in design
- Save space with the ultra-slim, wall-mountable design
- Hear clearer voices with Voice Mode and clearer sound at low volumes with Night Mode
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- Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
- TV SoundConnect
- USB Host
- ARC (Audio Return Channel)
- Audio Input
- Optical Input
- Bluetooth
- bluetooth
- HDMI Arc
- Remote Controller
- Battery
- Optical Cable
- Wall Mount Bracket
- Batteries
- Foot Pad
- Optical Cable
Samsung HW-K450 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vizio SB36512-F6 or Harman Kardon SB26 .
Samsung HW-K450 is $94.35 more expensive than an average sound bar ($305.60).
Sony CT290 is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vizio SB362An-F6 or Roku Streambar Pro .
Sony CT290 is $135.61 cheaper than the average sound bar ($305.60).