2.1-Channel Soundbars

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19 2.1-Channel soundbars from Fansbe Direct, LG and Samsung. Most cost $60 to $258, and half cost less than $130.

TCLSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+2.1: the most channels of the 21 here

+Dolby Atmos: only 4 of 21 here have one

−HDMI ARC or eARC not listed: 11 of the 21 here list one

$119.99-25%List: ~~$159.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details

PhilipsSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate, Under 70 W

+Wireless subwoofer for placement flexibility

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

+HDMI ARC support for connecting to a TV

−Output under 70 W is modest for large rooms

$117.94

as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

WestinghouseSpec score 9.5

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Includes a separate subwoofer for added bass

+Dolby Atmos support for surround-style sound

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

−Separate subwoofer needs its own floor space

$199.99-20%List: ~~$249.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details

Sony

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Includes a separate wireless subwoofer for deeper bass

+Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio from phones

+2.1 channel setup with dedicated subwoofer output

−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place

$258.00-14%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details

Toshiba

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Wireless subwoofer for bass without running cables

+Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X support

+Six EQ modes for adjusting sound

−2.1 channels offer less surround effect than multi-channel systems

$149.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:35 PST - Details

HisenseSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Wireless subwoofer for bass without a cable run

+HDMI ARC support for connecting to a TV

+Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity for wireless streaming

$129.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details

JBL

2.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Wireless subwoofer for bass without a cable run

+200 W maximum power output for strong volume

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

$379.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details

SunTrokSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Includes microphones for karaoke use

+Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless audio streaming

+2.1 channel setup with a separate subwoofer

−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place

$49.99-29%Was: ~~$69.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

GeoyeaoSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate, 70 to 199 W

+Dolby Atmos surround sound support

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio

+Separate subwoofer for added low-frequency output

−Separate subwoofer needs an additional spot in the room

$49.99-17%Was: ~~$59.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details

LGSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate

+2.1: the most channels of the 21 here

$169.99-23%List: ~~$219.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details

WebsLand

2.1 Channels, Separate, 70 to 199 W

+Compact 14-inch design for smaller spaces

+Separate wired subwoofer for deeper bass

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

−Wired subwoofer limits placement options

−2.1 channel layout is less than surround

$59.99

as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details

Fansbe DirectSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate

+2.1 channel setup with a separate subwoofer

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

+HDMI ARC support for simple TV connection

−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place

$99.99

as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

MzeiboSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate, 70 to 199 W

+Includes a separate subwoofer for added bass

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

+HDMI ARC support for connecting to a TV

−Power output of 70 to 199 W is a broad range

$129.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:19 PST - Details

Samsung

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Includes a separate subwoofer for added bass

+Bluetooth wireless streaming from phones and other devices

+Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X support

−Separate subwoofer takes up extra floor space

$199.00

as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

KlipschSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound

+Wireless 10-inch subwoofer included

+2.1 layout is simpler to set up than surround systems

−2.1 channel layout offers no rear or height surround channels

$698.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details

Fansbe DirectSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Separate subwoofer adds bass to the 2.1 setup

+HDMI ARC support for connecting to a TV

+Bluetooth connection for streaming music

−Separate subwoofer needs its own floor space

No price recorded yet.

Fansbe SmartSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate

+Separate subwoofer adds dedicated low-frequency output

+Includes rear speakers for surround sound

+HDMI ARC support for connecting to a TV

$99.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details

MaraawaSpec score 8.7

2.1 Channels, Separate, 70 to 199 W

+Built-in Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming

+HDMI ARC support for TV connection

+Detachable subwoofer for flexible placement

$119.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:06 PST - Details

Samsung

2.1 Channels, Separate

+2.1: the most channels of the 21 here

−HDMI ARC or eARC not listed: 11 of the 21 here list one

$225.85

as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

Channels	Subwoofer	Spec score	Price
2.1	Separate	8.7	$119.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	8.7	$117.94 as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	9.5	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	n/a	$258.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	n/a	$149.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:35 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	8.7	$129.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	n/a	$379.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	8.7	$49.99 as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	8.7	$49.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
2.1	Separate	8.7	$169.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details

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