The Best Soundbar for Your TV, by Brand and Size

Ranked

Our picks

1. 

   01

   Best for Samsung TVs, 65 inches and up

   Samsung HW-Q990H

   Channels

   11.1.4 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$1,497.99

   In the box

   Bar, sub, and rears

   Fits under

   65" and up

   TV sync

   Samsung

   Width

   48.5 in

   The top pick in every Samsung row from 65 inches, both overall and with brand sync. Samsung says Q-Symphony works with 2022 and later Samsung TVs, so a 2026 S90H, S95H, or S85H plays its speakers along with the bar, and Wireless Dolby Atmos drops the HDMI cable on select 2022–2026 sets. Sub and rears are in the box. $1,497.99 from Amazon.com.

   Pros

   • +Pro: Sub and two rears in the box: true 11.1.4 with nothing to add
   • +Pro: RTINGS: amazing for mixed use and dialogue, impressive for movies
   • +Pro: Two HDMI inputs with 4K 120Hz passthrough

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: 48.5 inches wide: fits 65-inch screens and up
   • −Trade-off: RTINGS calls it largely unchanged from the Q990F

   Top fit scores

   Movies

   5/55 out of 5

   Dialogue

   5/55 out of 5

   Bass

   5/55 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: Samsung HW-Q990H

2. 

   02

   Best for 55-inch TVs

   Samsung HW-Q800H

   Channels

   5.1.2 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$697.99

   In the box

   Bar and sub

   Fits under

   55" and up

   TV sync

   Samsung

   Width

   43.7 in

   The finder's all-round first pick under a 55-inch TV of any brand, and the synced pick for 55-inch Samsungs, with the same Q-Symphony coverage as the Q990H. RTINGS calls it excellent for dialogue. At 43.7 inches it fits a 55-inch screen's 47.9-inch picture. No rears in the box and no DTS. $697.99 from Amazon.com.

   Pros

   • +Pro: RTINGS: great for mixed use, excellent for dialogue
   • +Pro: Wireless sub in the box with deep bass, per RTINGS
   • +Pro: HDMI input with 4K passthrough, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and Chromecast

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: No DTS of any kind
   • −Trade-off: No rears in the box; Atmos height is modest, per RTINGS

   Top fit scores

   Dialogue

   5/55 out of 5

   Bass

   5/55 out of 5

   Music

   4/54 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: Samsung HW-Q800H

3. 

   03

   Best for LG TVs, 65 inches and up

   LG S95AR

   Channels

   9.1.5 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$1,199.99

   In the box

   Bar, sub, and rears

   Fits under

   65" and up

   TV sync

   LG

   Width

   49.2 in

   The synced pick for every LG row from 65 inches. LG lists WOW Orchestra, WOWCAST Built-in, and WOW Interface, and names its OLED B, C, and G series as the match. RTINGS rates it great or better for every use, and the sub and rears are in the box. $1,199.99 from a marketplace seller on October 26.

   Pros

   • +Pro: Sub and up-firing rears in the box
   • +Pro: RTINGS: great for movies and music, amazing for dialogue
   • +Pro: WOW Orchestra, WOWCAST, and WOW Interface with LG TVs

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: No HDMI 2.1-class bandwidth on its passthrough, per RTINGS
   • −Trade-off: 49.2 inches wide: 65-inch screens and up

   Top fit scores

   Dialogue

   5/55 out of 5

   Movies

   4/54 out of 5

   Music

   4/54 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: LG S95AR

4. 

   04

   Best for 55-inch LG TVs

   LG Sound Suite H7

   Channels

   5.1.3 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$849.99

   In the box

   Bar only

   Fits under

   55" and up

   TV sync

   LG

   Width

   47.2 in

   The only LG bar we cover that fits under a 55-inch screen, at 47.2 inches, and LG's spec sheet lists WOW Orchestra. RTINGS calls it great for dialogue and very good for music. It has no sub in the box; LG's W7 is $599.99. $849.99 from Amazon.com.

   Pros

   • +Pro: RTINGS: great for dialogue, very good for music
   • +Pro: Strong bass for a bar with no sub
   • +Pro: Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify and Tidal Connect

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: No sub in the box; the W7 is $599.99
   • −Trade-off: No HDMI input; latency a bit high, per RTINGS

   Top fit scores

   Dialogue

   4/54 out of 5

   Music

   4/54 out of 5

   Movies

   3/53 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: LG Sound Suite H7

5. 

   05

   Best for Sony TVs

   Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5

   Channels

   3.1 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$348

   In the box

   Bar and sub

   Fits under

   42" and up

   TV sync

   Sony

   Width

   35.5 in

   The highest-ranked bar with a Sony feature in every Sony row. With a 2024–2026 BRAVIA it adds Voice Zoom 3 and Quick Settings control, and RTINGS calls it great for dialogue. It has a sub but no up-firing drivers, and it doesn't support Acoustic Center Sync. $348 from Amazon.com.

   Pros

   • +Pro: RTINGS: great for dialogue and TV
   • +Pro: Wireless sub in the box
   • +Pro: Fits under a 42-inch screen

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: No up-firing drivers: Atmos height is simulated
   • −Trade-off: Bass is boomy and imprecise, per RTINGS

   Top fit scores

   Dialogue

   4/54 out of 5

   Bass

   3/53 out of 5

   Value

   3/53 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5

6. 

   06

   Best for Acoustic Center Sync

   Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8

   Channels

   11 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$998

   In the box

   Bar only

   Fits under

   55" and up

   TV sync

   Sony

   Width

   43.4 in

   The only bar we cover that turns a BRAVIA's own speakers into its center channel; Sony lists BRAVIA models from 2021 to 2026, including the BRAVIA 8 II, 9 II, and 5. It also passes 4K 120Hz. On its own the testing is lukewarm: RTINGS calls it decent for mixed use and What Hi-Fi? gave it three stars. $998 from a marketplace seller on October 26.

   Pros

   • +Pro: Acoustic Center Sync with 2021–2026 BRAVIA TVs
   • +Pro: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
   • +Pro: HDMI input with 4K 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM passthrough

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: RTINGS: decent for mixed use, alright for movies
   • −Trade-off: What Hi-Fi? gave it 3 of 5 for compressed sound

   Top fit scores

   Dialogue

   3/53 out of 5

   Movies

   2/52 out of 5

   Music

   2/52 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8

7. 

   07

   Best for Hisense and Roku TVs

   Hisense AX5140Q

   Channels

   5.1.4 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$399.99

   In the box

   Bar, sub, and rears

   Fits under

   48" and up

   TV sync

   Hisense, Roku

   Width

   40.1 in

   The synced pick for every Hisense and Roku row. Hisense names Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, and Room Fitting Tuning for 'select Hisense TV models', and its manual covers Roku TV setup. It's also RTINGS' best budget soundbar, with a sub and up-firing rears for $399.99 from a marketplace seller on October 26.

   Pros

   • +Pro: Sub and two up-firing rears in the box for $399.99
   • +Pro: RTINGS: great for mixed use, dialogue, and movies; its best budget soundbar
   • +Pro: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, with an HDMI input

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: No Wi-Fi: Bluetooth only
   • −Trade-off: Passthrough tops out at 4K 60Hz

   Top fit scores

   Movies

   4/54 out of 5

   Dialogue

   4/54 out of 5

   Bass

   4/54 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: Hisense AX5140Q

8. 

   08

   Best for 42-inch TVs

   Sonos Beam Ultra

   Channels

   7.1.2 Atmos

   Approx. price

   ~$695.50

   In the box

   Bar only

   Fits under

   42" and up

   TV sync

   None stated

   Width

   29.5 in

   The finder's all-round first pick under a 42-inch screen, where only five bars fit. It names no brand features, so it works the same with any TV over eARC. What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar gave it five stars; RTINGS hasn't tested it yet. $695.50 from a marketplace seller on October 26; Amazon.com itself charged $699.

   Pros

   • +Pro: 5 of 5 from What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar
   • +Pro: Two up-firing drivers for real Atmos height
   • +Pro: Fits under a 42-inch screen

   Trade-offs

   • −Trade-off: Not yet tested by RTINGS
   • −Trade-off: No DTS:X and no HDMI input

   Top fit scores

   Dialogue

   4/54 out of 5

   Music

   4/54 out of 5

   Bass

   3/53 out of 5

   Editorial fit scores, 1–5, from published testing and specs, not our own measurements.

   Check price

   Affiliate link to Amazon. Price approx., seen Oct 2026.

   Read the breakdown: Sonos Beam Ultra

Disclosure: “Check price” buttons are Amazon affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes the ranking.