Neither Samsung HW-N400 nor Bose Solo 5 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-N400 nor Bose Solo 5 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 | Check price | Samsung HW-N400 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $154 | Bose Solo 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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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- Compact and easy to connect to your TV.
- Streams music wirelessly via Bluetooth.
- Control with your phone or TV remote.
- HDMI in/out
- Surround sound-ready.
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- Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV.The Solo 5 TV sound system is an easy solution, with advanced technologies that deliver the clear audio your TV can’t.
- Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
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- Optical audio input (digital)
- Coaxial audio input (digital)
- 3.5 mm aux input (analog)
- Remote Control
- Optical Cable
- Wall Mount Kit
- Battery
- Universal remote control
- Power supply and cord
- Optical digital audio cable
Bose Solo 5 is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polk Audio React or Roku Smart Soundbar .
Bose Solo 5 was released in 2016. There are more than 5 newer sound bars on the market. Show newer Sound Bars
Bose Solo 5 is $151.44 less expensive than an average sound bar ($305.60).