Test Report

Soundbars tested - speakers for powerful TV sound

While many TVs have a good picture, their sound often leaves much to be desired. And even with TVs that sound good, you can get more out of them with additional speakers. That's exactly why soundbars and soundplates were developed. Our soundbar test shows: expensive does not mean good. Some high-priced models do not sound convincing or have weaknesses in handling. It's worth comparing: good soundbars can be found for less than 300 euros. New in our database in July 2023: 15 soundbars with prices between 65 and 1,500 euros.

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TesterStiftung Warentest
Edition08/2023

15 Products in test

182/100
280/100
Samsung HW-Q810GC/ZG (360 W, 5.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q810GC/ZG

360 W, 5.1.2 Channel

379/100
Samsung HW-Q935GC/ZG (540 W, 9.1.4 Channels)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q935GC/ZG

540 W, 9.1.4 Channels

477/100
LG DSC9S (400 W, 3.1.3 Channel)
Sound bars
only 29 of 30 remaining
CHF369.–

LG DSC9S

400 W, 3.1.3 Channel

477/100
Samsung HW-Q610B/ZG (360 W, 3.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q610B/ZG

360 W, 3.1.2 Channel

676/100
Samsung HW-Q710GC/ZG (320 W, 3.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q710GC/ZG

320 W, 3.1.2 Channel

676/100
Samsung HW-Q995GC (656 W, 11.1.4 Channel)
Sound bars
CHF1239.–

Samsung HW-Q995GC

656 W, 11.1.4 Channel

872/100
Philips Fidelio TAFB1/10 (620 W, 7.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Philips Fidelio TAFB1/10

620 W, 7.1.2 Channel

872/100
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus (400 W, 7.1.4 Channel)
Sound bars
CHF1022.–

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus

400 W, 7.1.4 Channel

1070/100
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 (3100 W, 2.0 Channel)
Sound bars

Bose Smart Soundbar 600

3100 W, 2.0 Channel