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Soundbars with HDMI ARC

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26 soundbars with HDMI ARC from Samsung, Bose, Sonos and more. Most cost $100 to $599, and half cost less than $200.

Top brands: Samsung (8)

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
PhilipsSpec score 8.1

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 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
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
HisenseSpec score 8.1

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
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
SunTrokSpec score 8.1

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
Sonos

Separate

+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
+Separate Sub 4 subwoofer for deeper bass
+Includes Era 300 speakers for surround sound
−Multi-piece system needs more room to set up
$2,808.20-6%List: $2,996.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
MzeiboSpec score 8.1

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
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.
LGSpec score 8.1

2.1 Channels, Separate

−2.1: 17 of the 32 here have more channels
$169.99-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:58 PST - Details
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
Fansbe DirectSpec score 8.1

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
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.
Fansbe DirectSpec score 8.1

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 8.1

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 8.1

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
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 8.2

3.1 Channels, Separate

+Wireless subwoofer for flexible placement
+HDMI ARC connection for TV audio
+Bluetooth for wireless streaming from phones
No price recorded yet.
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
3.1Separate9.0$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
2.1Separate8.1$117.94
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
2.1Separate8.9$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
Separate9.5$486.85
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
2.1Separate8.1$129.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
3.1Separate9.0$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
2.1Separate8.1$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
Separaten/a$2,808.20
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details
2.1Separate8.1$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:19 PST - Details
5.1Separate9.3$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

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