August 6, 2025
Replaced the Samsung HW-Q990D with the Samsung HW-Q990F as 'best for Dolby Atmos'. Removed the Sony HT-A7000 and the 'best for gaming' category. Added
in a table with scores for each soundbar on this list labelled 'Comparison Chart'. Updated 'Other soundbars to consider' and 'New for 2025' sections.

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July 6, 2025
Added the Samsung HW-QS-700F as a new entry in the number 13 position as our Best for wall-mounting choice.

June 6, 2025
Replaced Sonos Arc Ultra with Marshall Heston 120 as 'Best all-in-one' option; added Sonos Arc Ultra as 'Best for expandability' option.

May 7, 2025
Added info on new Sony soundbars to 'New soundbars for 2025' section.

April 10, 2025
Added image galleries for all soundbars; added section 'Does my soundbar brand need to match my TV?' to the 'How to choose' FAQ.

March 13, 2025
Replaced Bose Smart Soundbar 600 with Bose Smart Soundbar, an upgraded version of the 600, as 'Best compact Atmos' option.

February 14, 2025
Added section 'What is Eclipsa Audio, and does my soundbar need it?' to the 'How to choose' FAQ.

January 16, 2025
Added section 'New soundbars for 2025' detailing models announced at the recent CES 2025 tradeshow.

December 23, 2024
Replaced the Samsung HW-Q800C with the Samsung HW-Q800D as best soundbar for most people due to the Q800C's waning stock levels.

November 27, 2024
Swapped the Sonos Arc for the Sonos Arc Ultra based on our testing, and re-ordered the list to make it easier to find specific types of soundbar.

October 29,2024
Introduced the Ultimea Poseidon D50 as 'best super-cheap surround sound'. Removed the 'what soundbars were announced at CES 2024' section.

September 30, 2024
Added more information about how we judge soundbars to our intro. Added information about the Sonos Arc Ultra to the Sonos Arc entry. Updated some information about recently tested soundbars, and how we test.

August 27, 2024
Added the LG S95TR as the 'best premium soundbar for LG TVs' option.

July 30, 2024
Added the Amazon Fire TV soundbar as 'best super-cheap' option.

July 1, 2024
Added the Hisense AX5125H as 'best budget Atmos surround' option.

June 6, 2024
Added the LG S95TR into the 'Also consider' section - as an alternative for LG owners to the Samsung Q990D.

May 6, 2024
Replaced the Samsung HW-Q990C with the new Samsung HW-Q990D as 'best for Dolby Atmos' selection.

March 28, 2024
Added 'Other soundbars to consider' section with details on recently
reviewed models not listed in the guide.

February 28, 2024
Added in a 'How we Test' section, explaining what tests we carry out on the soundbars that we add to this guide.

January 22, 2024
Updated product write-ups to summarise the key points of each review and added in more internal linking to related products to help you choose the right soundbar for you. December 22, 2023 Added in 'buy it if' boxouts with quick pros and cons for each entry on the list.

December 22, 2023
Added in 'buy it if' boxouts with quick pros and cons for each entry on the list.

November 14, 2023
Replaced the Samsung HW-Q700B with the Samsung HW-Q800C as 'best overall'
due to stock levels. Replaced Sony HT-G700 with Sony HT-S2000 for 'best budget'. Deleted 'best mid-range Atmos' category.



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