Best Soundbars Under $500
All SoundbarsHand-picked soundbars priced under $500, ranked by weighted Amazon ratings. 7 picks updated regularly.
Sonos compact Atmos-capable soundbar that grows into a multi-room system with Sub Mini and Era surrounds
Why we like it: The default living-room compact bar pick if you want premium sound and a path into a Sonos system.
A two-channel compact soundbar with DTS Virtual:X for cinematic effect, Bluetooth, and voice assistant compatibility
Why we like it: A hard-to-beat budget pick when you want clearer TV dialog without spending much.
A 3.1.2 channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony for Samsung TV pairing, HDMI eARC, and Game Mode Pro
Why we like it: An easy Atmos upgrade for Samsung TV owners.
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact soundbar with Dolby Atmos and seamless Sonos multi-room audio. Reviewers praise the dialogue clarity and how easy it is to add a sub or rears later. A common complain...
Why we like it: A premium small-room soundbar that grows into a full home theater setup.
The Samsung HW-S60D is a 5.0-channel wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar in a slim, fabric-wrapped lifestyle design with Q-Symphony for compatible Samsung TVs, SpaceFit Sound for auto-room tuning, and Tap S...
Why we like it: A stylish all-in-one Atmos bar that hides on the shelf; pair with a sub for true low-end punch.
The Samsung HW-S60A is the prior-gen 5.0-channel S-Series soundbar with built-in Alexa, Acoustic Beam for object sound, Adaptive Sound for dialogue clarity, and a single HDMI input plus optical and Bl...
Why we like it: A slim, premium-feeling 5.0 soundbar with onboard Alexa; deeper bass and rears require Samsung add-ons.
A 5.1 channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer, surround speakers, and Dolby Atmos plus DTS:X support
Why we like it: A wallet-friendly 5.1 system that brings Atmos to mid-size rooms.
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Black
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Vizio V-Series 2.0 Compact Home Theater Sound Bar with DTS Virtual:X, Bluetooth, V20-J8
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Samsung HW-Q600C 3.1.2ch Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar White
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Samsung HW-S60D 5.0ch Wireless Dolby Atmos
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Samsung HW-S60A 5.0ch S-Series Soundbar
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VIZIO 5.1 Soundbar SE with Wireless Subwoofer Dolby Atmos DTS:X
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| Channels | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.1.2 | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Atmos | Yes (virtual) | — | Dolby Atmos | — | — | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — | — | — | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | — |
| Airplay2 | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ecosystem | Sonos | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Color | Black | — | — | White | — | — | — |
| Dts Virtual X | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Subwoofer | — | None | — | — | — | — | Wireless |
| Mounting | — | Wall or table | — | — | — | — | — |
| Model | — | V20-J8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qsymphony | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Hdmi | — | — | eARC | — | — | — | — |
| Gamemode | — | — | Pro | — | — | — | — |
| Format | — | — | — | Dolby Atmos | — | — | — |
| Streaming | — | — | — | Sonos app | — | — | — |
| Trueplay | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Connection | — | — | — | HDMI eARC | — | — | — |
| Drivers | — | — | — | — | 6 + up-firing | 6 | — |
| Audio | — | — | — | — | Dolby Atmos virtual | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Voice Assistant | — | — | — | — | Compatible via Alexa | No | — |
| Ports | — | — | — | — | HDMI eARC + optical | HDMI eARC + optical | — |
| Mount | — | — | — | — | Wall-mountable | Wall-mountable | — |
| Dts | — | — | — | — | — | — | DTS:X |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Price | $499.00 | $59.00 | $447.19 | $499.00 | $297.99 | $209.83 | $169.00 |
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