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10 soundbars under $400 from Bose, Samsung, Yamaha and more. Most cost $305 to $399, and half cost less than $380.

Bose

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive audio

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming

+All-in-one design with no separate subwoofer needed

$399.00-7%Was: ~~$429.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details

TCLSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels, Separate, 200 W and up

+5.1 channels for surround sound from a soundbar system

+Separate wireless subwoofer adds bass without cables

+Dolby Atmos support for height-based audio

−Separate subwoofer takes up additional floor space

$345.97

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

Denon

Separate

+Includes a wireless subwoofer for placement freedom

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

+Virtual surround sound technology for a wider sound field

−Separate subwoofer requires an additional spot in the room

$349.00

as of 11/04/2026 16:43 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

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

Yamaha

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound

+Wireless subwoofer for flexible placement

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

$399.95

as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

SamsungSpec score 8.4

3.1 Channels

+Dolby Atmos support for overhead sound

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio

+Game mode for gaming audio

−Three channels, fewer than full surround setups

$398.00

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

Bose

+Compact design suits small TV stands

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming

+Includes Clear Dialogue Mode for easier speech

$305.00

as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details

SamsungSpec score 8.4

3.1 Channels

+HDMI eARC support for connecting to a TV

+Bluetooth wireless streaming from phones and other devices

+Dolby Audio with Q-Symphony for expanded sound

$394.90

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

SamsungSpec score 8.4

3.1 Channels

+HDMI eARC support for connecting to a TV

+Bluetooth wireless streaming from phones and other devices

+Dolby Audio with Q-Symphony for expanded sound

$379.99

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

Compare specs

Channels	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$399.00 as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
5.1	8.7	$345.97 as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
	n/a	$349.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:43 PST - Details
2.1	n/a	$379.95 as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
	9.5	$302.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
	n/a	$399.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
3.1	8.4	$398.00 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
	n/a	$305.00 as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
3.1	8.4	$394.90 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
3.1	8.4	$379.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

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