Some come with popular voice systems, such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit (with Siri), or Google Assistant built in, and others require the use of another voice-enabled smart speaker to respond to voice commands. One other thing to consider: Do you want the ability to use your voice to control the speaker? Many soundbars are now smart speakers that can respond to voice commands to raise the volume, change inputs, and sometimes control a TV or other smart devices in your home. But there are also some newer, pricier models that have enough power to fill even a larger room. Many inexpensive soundbars can be great if you have a small or medium space and want a simple way to enhance your TV’s sound. Note that many less expensive soundbars have less power and fewer features than a component audio system, so they’re not the best choice for a very large room, nor for audiophiles craving a theaterlike experience. That means a soundbar with a Good rating for sound will sound better than a TV with a Good rating.
We judge them more like speakers designed for listening to music. In our ratings, a soundbar speaker is held to a higher standard than a TV for audio quality.
Here’s an important note for CR members, who can access all our ratings.
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