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Soundbars with HDMI ARC

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19 soundbars with HDMI ARC from Samsung, Bose, Sonos and more. Most cost $200 to $649, and half cost less than $483.

Top brands: Samsung (7)

WestinghouseSpec score 8.9

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
BoseSpec score 9.5
+Compact soundbar design for smaller TV stands
+HDMI ARC connection for simple TV hookup
+Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from phones
$259.00-13%List: $299.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
HisenseSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels, Separate

+3.1: only 6 of 32 here have more channels
+Dolby Atmos: only 19 of 50 here have one
$249.99-11%List: $279.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
SonosSpec score 9.5

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
+Five-driver array with 3D surround
−Subwoofer sold separately
$486.85
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
WiiMSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+3.1 channel setup for a wider soundstage
+HDMI ARC connection to the TV
$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead surround sound
+Wireless subwoofer means no subwoofer cable run
+HDMI ARC connection for TV control and audio return
$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
BoseSpec score 9.5
+Compact soundbar design for smaller TV stands
+HDMI ARC connection for simple TV hookup
+Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from phones
$302.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
BoseSpec score 9.5
+HDMI ARC connection for simple TV hookup
+Dolby Atmos support for overhead-style surround sound
+All-in-one design with no separate subwoofer needed
$649.00-35%List: $999.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.3

5.1 Channels, Separate

+5.1.2 channel layout for a fuller surround setup
+Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for surround sound
+HDMI ARC connection for TV control and audio return
−Separate speakers add more setup space than one bar
$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
UltimeaSpec score 9.3

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead sound effects
+5.1 channel layout with separate subwoofer
+Rear speakers included for surround sound
−Separate subwoofer adds to setup space
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.5

7.1 and up, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead sound
+Separate subwoofer for deeper bass
+Includes rear speakers for surround sound
−Requires space for a separate subwoofer
No price recorded yet.
Polk AudioSpec score 9.5

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+Separate 5.9-inch wireless subwoofer for bass
+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
−Separate subwoofer adds another unit to place
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:42 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based surround sound
+Wireless subwoofer means no subwoofer cable to run
+HDMI eARC support for connecting to a TV
−Dolby Atmos sound depends on room and content support
No price recorded yet.
UltimeaSpec score 9.3

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based audio
+Separate subwoofer adds bass to the setup
+HDMI ARC support for connecting to a TV
−Separate subwoofer needs its own floor space
No price recorded yet.
UltimeaSpec score 9.3

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive sound
+5.1 channel layout with wired subwoofer
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
−Wired subwoofer limits placement options
No price recorded yet.
SamsungSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead surround sound
+Wireless subwoofer means no subwoofer cable run
+Bluetooth for streaming audio from a phone
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead surround sound
+Wireless subwoofer means no subwoofer cable run
+HDMI ARC connection for TV control and audio return
$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
UltimeaSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead sound effects
+3.1.2 channel layout with separate subwoofer
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 9.0

3.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+3.1: only 6 of 32 here have more channels
+Dolby Atmos: only 19 of 50 here have one
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

soundbarChannelsSubwooferSpec scorePrice
2.1Separate8.9$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
9.5$259.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
3.1Separate9.0$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
Separate9.5$486.85
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
3.19.0$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
3.1Separate9.0$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
9.5$302.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
9.5$649.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
5.1Separate9.3$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
5.1Separate9.3$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details

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