Best Soundbars UK (2026) — Page 3

Pros

• Dolby Atmos with upward-firing speakers in a compact bar
• Alexa built in for hands-free voice control
• Bose app makes setup and EQ tuning simple

Cons

• Premium price for a single soundbar unit

Pros

• Dolby Atmos on a genuinely budget-friendly soundbar
• Wireless subwoofer for deeper bass without extra cables
• HDMI eARC, ARC, Optical and Bluetooth cover most TVs

Cons

• 2.1.2 layout rather than true multi-speaker surround

Pros

• Built-in subwoofers mean no separate box to place
• Bluetooth 5.3 for a stable wireless connection
• Wall mountable for a tidy, low-profile setup

Cons

• Built-in bass is punchier at lower volumes than at max

Pros

• Compact single-bar design with no separate subwoofer box
• Dolby Atmos via Sony Vertical Surround Engine
• Sony build quality with simple single-cable HDMI setup

Cons

• Premium price for a 3.1 channel, single-unit soundbar

Pros

• True 5.1 channel layout with a wireless subwoofer
• 410W peak power fills larger living rooms
• App control lets you fine-tune surround and bass levels

Cons

• Larger footprint than a simple all-in-one soundbar

Pros

• Built-in subwoofer for extra bass without a separate box
• HDMI eARC plus Bluetooth, optical, AUX and USB inputs
• Compact 16.5 inch bar suits smaller TV stands

Cons

• Small review base so far