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:
Yamaha YAS-107 ranks #94 out of 141.
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7.4
Good
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Neither Sonos Playbar nor Yamaha YAS-107 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 Yamaha YAS-107 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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Yamaha YAS-107
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Sonos Playbar nor Yamaha YAS-107 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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- $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.
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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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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:
  • Ultra Slim, beautifully simple design
  • Built in subwoofers for Deep bass without a second box
  • Clear voice for enhanced dialogue clarity
  • Bluetooth wireless music streaming
  • Simple setup with HDMI, optical or analog Connection.Bluetooth Maximum Communication Range:33 ft (*without obstructions)
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Weight

12 lbs
 

7.5 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Frequency Response What is the frequency response of the sound bar?
50-60,000 Hz
60-23,000 Hz
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
120 watts
Impedance What is the nominal impedance of the speaker?
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3 ohms
Speaker composition What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?
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Other
Speaker Design Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
Two-Way
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 type What type of subwoofer does this speaker use?
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Other
Subwoofer composition What is the subwoofer made out of?
Other
Other
Separate subwoofer included Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?
No
No
Bluetooth Capability Does the speaker support wireless connection?
No
Yes
Bluetooth range What is the Bluetooth range of the speaker?
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33 ft
Supported connections What type of connections does the speaker support?
wifi
bluetooth
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
none
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
No
ENERGY STAR certified Is the speaker energy star certified?
No
No
Number of sound modes How many sound modes does the speaker have?
2
5
Chromecast built-in Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?
No
No
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
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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).

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