Neither Bose Solo 5 nor Vizio SB3621N-E8 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Apr 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 95 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Bose Solo 5 nor Vizio SB3621N-E8 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 Samsung HW-Q990C or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Samsung HW-Q990C received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (7 Mar 2024), WIRED (14 Mar 2024) TechHive (6 Oct 2023) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Digital Trends  | SoundGuys  | WIRED  | World Wide Stereo  | TechHive  | What Hi-Fi  | PCMag  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $1150 |  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 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $179 |  Bose Solo 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $330 |  Vizio SB3621N-E8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bose Solo 5 
Vizio SB3621N-E8 Customers like Vizio SB3621N-E8 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Vizio SB3621N-E8
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Vizio SB3621N-E8, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Bose Solo 5.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling sound bar receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Bose Solo 5 and Vizio SB3621N-E8 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Bose Solo 5 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
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| Vizio SB3621N-E8 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Sound Bar |
Bose Solo 5 is more popular than Vizio SB3621N-E8
It's fairly safe to say that Bose Solo 5 is a more popular sound bar than Vizio SB3621N-E8, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Bose Solo 5 and Vizio SB3621N-E8 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Roku Streambar Pro | $172 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | Vizio M-Series 5.1 | $299 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | |
 | Roku Streambar | $132 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | Sony HT-S2000 | $348 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sony HT-S2000 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Digital Trends | SoundGuys | WIRED | World Wide Stereo | TechHive | What Hi-Fi | PCMag | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $1150 | 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 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 6 | 3 | - | 1 |
| 2 | -1 | $499 |  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. | - | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | - | 6 |
| 3 | - | $849 |  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. | 2 | - | 10 | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | - |
| 4 | +2 | $998 |  Sony HT-A7000 The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience. |
- | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 6 | - |
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- Optical audio input (digital)
- Coaxial audio input (digital)
- 3.5 mm aux input (analog)
- 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'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 Vizio SB3651-E6 .
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 $120.99 less expensive than an average sound bar ($299.99).
Vizio SB3621N-E8 is a well-known option in the middle of the sound bars price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Apple HomePod 2nd Gen or JBL Bar 2.1 .
Vizio SB3621N-E8 is $30 more expensive than the average sound bar ($299.99).
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