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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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 | $369 | Sonos Playbar | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $855 | Sony HT-ST5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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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:
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20-40 | |
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- 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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- 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
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- bluetooth
- wifi
- HDMI cable
- Batteries
- Customer Registration Card
- Quick Setup Guide
- Warranty Card
- Instruction Manual
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).