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Soundbars under $400

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8 soundbars under $400 from Bose, Samsung, Yamaha and more. Most cost $346 to $399, and half cost less than $384.

JBLSpec score 8.7

5.1 Channels

+5.1 channel setup for a full surround experience
+Supports Dolby Atmos for immersive surround sound
+Features MultiBeam technology for a wider sound area
$399.95-27%List: $549.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
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
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
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
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
Yamaha

Built-in

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+Built-in subwoofers need no separate bass unit
+Includes a 12 ft HDMI cable
$348.42
as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
Yamaha

Separate

+Dolby Atmos support for immersive surround sound
+Wireless subwoofer for flexible placement
+Includes a 12 ft HDMI cable
$369.72
as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

soundbarChannelsSpec scorePrice
5.18.7$399.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
n/a$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
5.18.7$345.97
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
n/a$399.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
9.5$302.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
3.18.4$398.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
n/a$348.42
as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
n/a$369.72
as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

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