Consumer Score
In comparison:
Sonos Playbar ranks #10 out of 141. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.9
Great
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Sony HT-ST5000 ranks #125 out of 141.
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6.2
Average
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Neither Sonos Playbar nor Sony HT-ST5000 were recommended by experts this month

On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 97 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Sonos Playbar nor Sony HT-ST5000 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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- $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.
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Sonos Playbar
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N/A N/A $855
Sony HT-ST5000
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Sonos Playbar nor Sony HT-ST5000 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
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.
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- $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.
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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.
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- $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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Sonos Playbar.

Expert reviews [16]

90
Total expert reviews: 16
  • with a score: 12
  • without a score: 4
Highest score by What Hi-Fi
100
Average score based on 16 reviews
90
Lowest score by AVForums
80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
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From Seller:
  • The mountable soundbar for TV, movies, music, and more
  • Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from wall to wall with Playbar. Control it with the Sonos app, your remote, and more
  • Whether you mount it on the wall or place it below your TV on a stand or console, Playbar automatically tunes itself for the best possible sound
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From Seller:
  • Experience Dolby Atmos in a 7.1.2ch, 800W sound bar
  • Maintain quality from source to screen with 4K HDR support and HDCP 2.2
  • Enjoy the rich, detail of Hi-Res Audio in a stylish design
  • Google Home compatibility and wireless multi-room listening
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0180501002847
UPC Numbers: 180501002847
Model Numbers: PBAR1US1BLK
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Weight

12 lbs
 

18 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Frequency Response What is the frequency response of the sound bar?
50-60,000 Hz
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Input power What is the input power of the speaker?
240
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Output power What is the output power of the speaker?
100 watts
800 watts
Speaker Design Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
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Number of tweeters How many tweeters does the speaker have?
3 tweeters
1 tweeters
Tweeter composition What is the tweeter made out of?
Other
Other
Number of Subwoofers How many subwoofers does the speaker have?
6 woofers
1 woofers
Subwoofer composition What is the subwoofer made out of?
Other
Other
Separate subwoofer included Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?
No
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Bluetooth Capability Does the speaker support wireless connection?
No
Yes
Supported connections What type of connections does the speaker support?
wifi
  • bluetooth
  • wifi
Hi-resolution audio Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?
Yes
Yes
In-unit Controls What controls are on the soundbar itself?
Volume and Play/Pause buttons
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Rechargeable battery Does the speaker have a built in rechargeable battery?
No
No
FM Radio capability Does the speaker have an FM radio?
No
No
Built-in microphone Does the speaker have a built-in microphone?
No
No
Wi-fi enabled Is the speaker capable of connecting to wi-fi?
Yes
Yes
App/Smartphone controlled Is the speaker can be controlled by an app or a smartphone?
No
Yes
Sony | Music Center app
ENERGY STAR certified Is the speaker energy star certified?
No
No
Number of sound modes How many sound modes does the speaker have?
2
7
Chromecast built-in Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?
No
Yes
Airplay capability Does the speaker support Airplay technology?
No
No
IR Remote Learning Can the speaker be controlled with an external (universal) remote?
Yes
No
Included Accessories What are the accessories included with the speaker?
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  • HDMI cable
  • Batteries
  • Customer Registration Card
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Warranty Card
  • Instruction Manual
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Sonos Playbar is a very popular 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 Samsung HW-Q700B or Sony MT300 .

Sonos Playbar was released in 2013. There are dozens of newer sound bars on the market. Show newer Sound Bars

Sonos Playbar is $63.72 more expensive than the average sound bar ($305.60).

Sony HT-ST5000 is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony HT-A5000 or LG SK10Y .

Sony HT-ST5000 is $549.44 more expensive than an average sound bar ($305.60).

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