Big, weighty sound ; Impressive Atmos effect ; Solid and stylish

Lack of crispness and clarity ; No streaming functionality

The Sony HT-G700 is big on sound and on value – for cinematic scale and weight, there are few better soundbars at the price

Compact Atmos/DTS:X bar Immersive AE for lesser signals Bluetooth for TV and music

No dedicated height/surround drivers Height/surround claims overstated

Sony’s 3.1-channel soundbar delivers TV and movie sound respectably, and music averagely. It’s not class-leading at the price, and the claims for delivering virtual height and surround are overstated, but it’s a nice little soundbar that will perfectly...

Compact and tidily finished ; Wireless subwoofer offers extra convenience (and wallop) ; Far more dynamic and direct a listen than virtually every TV

Soundbar and subwoofer aren’t on great terms ; Tonality is skewed - with high frequencies in particular quite hard work ; Doesn’t make good on claims of Atmos-style surround sound

If you want a tidy and discreet soundbar to bring significant extra presence to your TV sound then the HT-G700 is worth your consideration. If you're hoping for some Dolby Atmos-style immersion, though - or proper tonal balance where music is concerned...

Simple design ; Switch quickly between modes via remote ; Wireless-nature of subwoofer gives flexibility with placement

HDMI cable not included ; Subwoofer is quite big and heavy

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Simple setup Compact design Stellar sound for music Effective virtual Dolby Atmos

Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity Not quite as immersive as true surround sound

The Sony HT-G700 is a value for its price, offering great sound for both music and movies while doing so in a minimalist package. While its technology commendably compensates for its lack of true surround sound, it doesn’t totally make up for the...

Support for virtual 3D modes from Dolby, DTS, and Sony ; Crisp, punchy sound ; Easy setup ; Night and voice enhancer modes

Virtual 3D modes sound harsh at times ; No Wi-Fi support ; Remote is tricky to use

The Sony HT-G700 offers an embarrassment of riches as far as virtual 3D audio engines are concerned; indeed, if you ever wanted the opportunity to stack the virtual 3D sound technology of Dolby, DTS, and Sony against each other, this versatile soundbar...

Minimalist, classy design ; Easy to use, key connectivity options supported ; Support for Dolby Atmos, 4K Dolby Vision passthrough, HDMI CEC ; Very good subwoofer ; Good all-round sound

Vertical surround mode is awkward ; Volume lacks uniformity

While an affordable soundbar such as the

Clear, detailed sound Slim and simple design Impressive Dolby Atmos virtualization

Not upgradeable No WiFi Lack of height speakers limits Atmos immersion

Sony’s HT-G700 sounds quite good, offering a surprisingly expansive soundstage for everything from music to Dolby Atmos content. It offers future-proofing features like eARC, and supports every sound format you could want, all in a decidedly small form...

Great sound output ; Easy to set up ; Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X ; Simple, easy to use remote control

Not true Dolby Atmos surround sound ; No internet connectivity or app support

If you have a budget of 40K for a premium soundbar then yes, you can consider the Sony HT-G700. It has fantastic sound output, supports Dolby Atmos, 4K HDR passthrough with Dolby Vision support and a simple plug and play setup. What it lacks is any...