Test Report

Soundbars in the test - This belongs to the good sound

Special effects or stadium atmosphere: Soundbars are supposed to spice up the TV sound. Many devices in the test succeed, but not all of them sound good. While many TVs have a good picture, their sound often leaves much to be desired. And even with TVs that sound good, more can be achieved with additional speakers. Soundbars and soundplates were developed precisely for this purpose. Our investigation shows: expensive does not mean good. Some high-priced models do not sound convincing or have weaknesses in handling. New in the autumn 2022 soundbar test: 23 soundbars with prices between 250 and 1400 euros.

TesterStiftung Warentest
Edition11/2022

16 Products in test

183/100
LG DS95QR (810 W, 9.1.5 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR612,36

LG DS95QR

810 W, 9.1.5 Channel

183/100
382/100
LG DS80QY (480 W, 3.1.3 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR510,97

LG DS80QY

480 W, 3.1.3 Channel

480/100
Samsung HW-Q810B/ZG (360 W, 5.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q810B/ZG

360 W, 5.1.2 Channel

579/100
677/100
LG DS75Q (380 W, 3.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR365,–

LG DS75Q

380 W, 3.1.2 Channel

677/100
Samsung HW-Q610B/ZG (360 W, 3.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q610B/ZG

360 W, 3.1.2 Channel

876/100
Samsung HW-Q995B (656 W, 11.1.4 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q995B

656 W, 11.1.4 Channel

975/100
Samsung HW-Q64B/ZG (340 W, 3.1 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR1259,–

Samsung HW-Q64B/ZG

340 W, 3.1 Channel

975/100
Samsung HW-Q710B/ZG (330 W, 3.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-Q710B/ZG

330 W, 3.1.2 Channel

1173/100
1272/100
Samsung 2.1 Channel Soundbar HW-B560 (2022) (410 W, 2.1 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR201,21

Samsung 2.1 Channel Soundbar HW-B560 (2022)

410 W, 2.1 Channel

1272/100
1470/100
Samsung HW-S810B/ZG (330 W, 3.1.2 Channel)
Sound bars

Samsung HW-S810B/ZG

330 W, 3.1.2 Channel

1569/100
Sony HT-S400 (330 W, 2.1 Channel)
Sound bars
EUR203,35

Sony HT-S400

330 W, 2.1 Channel

1663/100
Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch (430 W, 3.1 Channel)
Sound bars

Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch

430 W, 3.1 Channel