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Soundbars Radar

Updated Nov 6, 2026

Data from Nov 6, 2026. First edition of this segment.

Best soundbar up to $1,000 dollars today

118 models, median of $289.

Planning to spend up to $1,000? See what that money gets you.

We compare the 118 models on sale today. See where each one stands on price and score.

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Today’s picks

Today’s price, Nov 6, 2026. We searched 1 store: Amazon. Below, the lowest price we found today at the stores above.

We don't score soundbars: store listings don't carry data worth measuring. We sort by price.

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How we choose: the score is the spec score (0 to 10) and the price is the lowest we found today, using the upfront-payment price when the store offers a discount for it. See how we pick.

All models: Soundbars up to $1,000

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 5.1ch SoundbarWith subwoofer$40at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Saiyin 60W Bluetooth Sound BarStandalone · 60 W$40at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Mzeibo Sound BarStandalone · 50 W$47at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
JBL Go 5 - Ultra-portable IP68 waterproof & drop-proof speaker (Purple)Standalone$55at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Vibeadio Upgraded 110W Sound BarWith subwoofer · 110 W$60at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
TCL S45H 2.0 Sound BarStandalone · 100 W$80at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Vizio V-Series 2.0 Compact Sound BarStandalone$91at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung B-Series Soundbar HW B400F 2.0 ch SoundbarWith subwoofer$98at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Sony S100F 2.0ch Compact and Slim SoundbarStandalone$98at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Roku Streambar SEStandalone$99at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Yamaha True X Sub 100A Wireless SubwooferWith subwoofer$99at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Vizio 2.0 Soundbar w/Dolby Atmos & DTS:XStandalone$103at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung HW-B400 2.0 Channel Sound bar w/Built-in WooferStandalone$110at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung HW-C400 2.0 Channel Sound barStandalone$110at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung HW-N300 2-Channel TV Mate SoundbarStandalone$110at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung S-Series HW-400F 2.0chStandalone$110at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG S20A 2.0 ch. SoundbarStandalone$111at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung Dolby Audio/DTS 2.0 Channel SoundbarStandalone$117at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Vizio All-in-One SoundbarStandalone$126at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Hisense HS2100 2.1ch SoundbarWith subwoofer$130at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung B-Series Sound Bar HW-B400 2.0 ch Soundbar Built-in WooferStandalone$133at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Hisense HS5100 5.1ch SoundbarWith subwoofer$158at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG S30A 2.1 ch SoundbarWith subwoofer$170at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG S40T 2.1 ch.SoundbarWith subwoofer$170at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Soundbars up to $1,000 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 118 soundbars cost up to $289; the range with the most models is from $200 to $400, with 40.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $1,000. Half cost up to $289; across the whole catalog, the median is $380.35 models between $0 and $20040 models between $200 and $40018 models between $400 and $60015 models between $600 and $80010 models between $800 and $1,0003540181510$0$200$400$600$800$1,000
  • half cost up to $289
  • whole catalog: $380

Cheapest $40 Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 5.1ch Soundbar

Most expensive $1,000 LG Sound Suite H7 9.1.6 ch Soundbar

See the table by price range
Soundbars up to $1,000 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Up to $2003535
$200 to $3002828
$300 to $5002525
$500 to $8002020
Over $8001029
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What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

20 brands have a model here; Samsung has the most, with 26 models.

and 15 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 47 of 118 have Dolby Atmos confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −24%median price below the catalog’s
  • 86%of the catalog: 118 of 137 models
See the full table
Soundbars up to $1,000 against the whole catalog
IndicatorSoundbars up to $1,000Whole catalogDifference
Models11813786% of the catalog
Median price$289$380−24%
Median scoreno scoreno score
Lowest price$40$40igual
Highest price$1,000$2,398−$1,398

How to read these numbers

On November 6, 2026, the Radar tracks 118 models of soundbar with a price up to $1,000: median price of $289, 24% below the catalog’s ($380). Prices range from $40 to $1,000.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

Next step

See each soundbar on the chart

Open the chart already filtered to Soundbars up to $1,000.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a soundbar with a price up to $1,000 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 118 models in the segment is $289, and prices range from $40 to $1,000. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is $1,000 or less are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

What changes between "up to $1,000" and the neighboring ranges?

The range is cumulative: everything that costs less is in it too. To see only what costs between two values, use the price range table on this page or the chart’s price filter.

How does the Radar choose the soundbars on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the soundbar that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which soundbar to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

Read next

Soundbars up to $900: median of $280Soundbars up to $1,500: median of $340Soundbars with subwoofer up to $1,000: 61 models, median of $380Standalone soundbars up to $1,000: 57 models, median of $248All Radar overviewsOverview of new soundbars: price, score and brandSee on the chart
Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product in the stores we read, on the day it was read, before sales tax.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure how it sounds or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.