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Blaupunkt SBA10 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:10 WHDMI ARC type:none

Blaupunkt SBA10 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Blaupunkt SBA10
4.8/10

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

95%

4.7

Technical score

5%

7.4

Reviews score ( 0 · 3)

Reviews score 5% · 7.4 · based on 3 videos
3 videos count as 1.3 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 93% of soundbars
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.2

Connectivity

14%

5.1

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 92%
7.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.4/ 10
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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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Blaupunkt SBA10

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.2

Connectivity

14%

5.1

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.6

Design

4.7
Reviews score
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.4
Brand name
Blaupunkt
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 10 W of audio output power, less than 93.7% of soundbars and equal to 4.6% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 20 Hz, lower than 90.1% of soundbars and equal to 9.9% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than that of 38.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 47.6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 73.9% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 68.6% of soundbars and the same as what 31.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
387 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 387 mm wide, narrower than 89.4% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
65 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 65 mm high, shorter than 54.6% of soundbars and equal to 4.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
45 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 45 mm thick, thinner than 98.4% of soundbars.
Weight
650 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 650 g, less than 95.2% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
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Blaupunkt SBA10 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 375 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (387 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    387 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 41 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (45 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    45 mm vs 86 mm
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1,350 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (650 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    650 g vs 2,000 g
  • 32 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Blaupunkt SBA10 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Blaupunkt SBA10 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • 2.33x more popular
    Blaupunkt SBA10 is more popular than the average soundbar (10 vs 4.3).
    10 vs 4.29
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 32 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 375 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (387 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    387 mm vs 762 mm
  • 41 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (45 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    45 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1,350 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (650 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    650 g vs 2,000 g
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (supports USB flash drives for playback, but not direct USB audio input from a host)
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Blaupunkt SBA10 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.38 vs 6.7).
    6.38 vs 6.75
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 85.7% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (10 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    10 W vs 70 W
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (supports USB flash drives for playback, but not direct USB audio input from a host)
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No front display
    This soundbar uses none for display type, while the average soundbar uses LED.
    No built-in display.
    none vs LED

Video reviews

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

8.0
Dear YASH
≈ estimated
27/01/2023
Teardown · sound and bass tests · inside look
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA10 is a good buy for the price, though it is not waterproof and has no FM radio.
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blaupunkt SBA10

  • Excellent value for money and affordability
  • Crystal clear vocals and high-frequency audio
  • Sleek, slim, and lightweight space-saving design
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm Aux, and USB
  • No noticeable lip-sync lag when watching movies via Bluetooth
  • Sturdy build quality with non-slip rubber pads

What customers don't like about Blaupunkt SBA10

  • Bass performance is often described as weak or not 'punchy' enough for some users
  • Very loud 'Bluetooth Mode' power-on voice prompt that cannot be muted
  • Limited to one Bluetooth connection at a time; must disconnect manually to switch devices
  • Battery life may degrade significantly after several months of use
  • LED indicator light stays on even after the connected TV is powered off
  • FM radio reception is poor and requires a cable to act as an antenna

Verdict

The Blaupunkt SBA10 is a compact 2.0 channel Bluetooth soundbar featuring dual 2-inch drivers that deliver a total power output of 10W RMS (up to 16W in some variants) across a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response. Key characteristics include its slim, space-saving design (approx. 38.7cm wide), a 1200mAh rechargeable battery offering up to 6 hours of playback, and versatile connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm AUX, USB, and TF card slots. Its main pros are excellent portability, clear vocal reproduction, and high value for money in a small form factor suitable for laptops and small TVs. However, common cons include average bass performance, lack of HDMI/Optical inputs, and a loud 'Bluetooth mode' voice prompt that some users find disruptive.

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