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Blaupunkt SBA01 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:100 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Blaupunkt SBA01 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Blaupunkt SBA01
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.1

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

5.1

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 63% of soundbars
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 55%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 70%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
5 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 50%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £55
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Blaupunkt SBA01

Based on 0 · 5

Reviewers praise the sound quality, compact size and connections, but agree the Bluetooth connection is a weak spot.
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What owners say about the Blaupunkt SBA01

Based on 24 owners sharing their experience in online comments

21%positive17%mixed62%negative

Owners praise the sound, while connection failures, especially over HDMI ARC, are the most common frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners with Mi, Sony, Thomson and other TVs get no sound through HDMI ARC, even after trying settings. Bluetooth may still work in those cases.7
  • Owners report the soundbar only shows a red LED and will not switch modes, or it will not connect to an Android TV over Bluetooth.3
  • Bass is not deep or powerful at full volume. Owners say it lacks heart-thumping low end, though it is balanced for everyday listening.3
  • Some units die or switch off on their own, and one owner says it shuts off when the volume is turned up. The company arranged a replacement for one unit.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of soundbar Blaupunkt SBA01

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.9

Design

5.1
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 100 W of audio output power, more than 62.9% of soundbars and equal to 5.7% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 20 Hz, lower than 88.4% of soundbars and equal to 11.6% of soundbars.
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is more up to date than 38.7% of soundbars and equal to 47.9% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar has HDMI 1.4, which is more capable than 38.1% of soundbars and equal to 18.7% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
810 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 810 mm wide, wider than 58.7% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
60 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 60 mm high, shorter than 77.7% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
75 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 75 mm thick, thinner than 63.8% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
3,450 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 3,450 g, more than 78.3% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
Metal grille.
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What reviewers say

Blaupunkt SBA01 vs the average soundbar

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  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 30 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 7 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    60 mm vs 67 mm
  • 42.9% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (100 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    100 W vs 70 W
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • 30 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 42.9% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (100 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    100 W vs 70 W
  • 7 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    60 mm vs 67 mm
  • 3 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3 in vs 6 in
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 29.2% lower sentiment score
    5.1 vs 7.2
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 1,450 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,450 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,450 g vs 2,000 g
  • 1 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    1 vs 2
  • 29.2% lower sentiment score
    5.1 vs 7.2
  • 3 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3 in vs 6 in
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 1 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    1 vs 2
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 1,450 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,450 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,450 g vs 2,000 g
  • 47 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (810 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    810 mm vs 763 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Online Chashka
≈ estimated
09/11/2023
Unboxing and review · sound, connections and value
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA01 is a clear buy for its price, with good design, sound and connections, though bass distorts at full volume.
9.0
InfoDay
≈ estimated
24/06/2021
Long-term test · 8 months of use
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA01 had no problems in eight months and is a very good soundbar, with a few minor quirks.
7.5
Desi Unboxer
✓ explicit
23/03/2021
Hands-on test · sound and Bluetooth comparison
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA01 offers solid sound and a compact design, but Bluetooth sounds much weaker than wired connections.
8.0
LoveToLearn with Subhashini Balakrishnan
≈ estimated
18/10/2020
Hands-on review · sound tests and connections
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA01 is a compact soundbar and a good pick for apartments, though its Bluetooth sound is clearly weaker than digital connections.
7.0
Tech Knight
≈ estimated
17/01/2024
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA01 sounds good even in a larger room, though this is only a brief first look.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blaupunkt SBA01

  • Excellent value for money in the budget segment
  • Clear sound quality with crisp vocals and smooth highs
  • Premium build with a sleek piano black glossy finish
  • Multiple connectivity options including HDMI-ARC, Optical, and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Space-saving design with built-in subwoofers (no separate box)
  • Includes useful accessories like an Aux cable and remote with batteries

What customers don't like about Blaupunkt SBA01

  • Volume level is lower than expected for an advertised 100W output
  • Internal bass is decent but lacks the 'thump' of a dedicated external subwoofer
  • Bluetooth audio output is noticeably quieter than HDMI-ARC or Optical
  • Does not remember volume or preset settings after being powered off
  • Remote control buttons can feel rubbery or unresponsive
  • Mixed reports on long-term reliability and customer service responsiveness

Verdict

The Blaupunkt SBA01 is a standalone 2.1 channel soundbar delivering a total power output of 100W through two 3-inch built-in subwoofers and two 2-inch full-range drivers. Key characteristics include Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology for optimized audio efficiency, four equalizer modes (Music, Movie, News, 3D), and a front-facing digital LED display. Main pros are its diverse connectivity suite—featuring HDMI ARC, Optical, Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and Aux-in—and a sleek piano black finish that fits well in most home setups. Notable cons include occasional reports of poor HDMI ARC implementation, the lack of included batteries for the remote control, and settings that may reset after a power cycle.

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