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Blaupunkt SBA40 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:60 WHDMI ARC type:none

Blaupunkt SBA40 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Blaupunkt SBA40
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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

95%

4.7

Technical score

5%

7.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 1)

Reviews score 5% · 7.3 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.5 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 94% 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%

4.1

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 93%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 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 (1)
1 video review, 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 84%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Blaupunkt SBA40

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 93% of models
Score components:

25%

4.1

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

4.7
Reviews score
7.3
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
60 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 60 W of audio output power, less than 51.7% of soundbars and equal to 8.6% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, lower than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 13.4% 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
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% 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
598 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 598 mm wide, narrower than 68.6% of soundbars.
Height
60 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 60 mm high, shorter than 77.5% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
136 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 136 mm thick, thicker than 94.1% of soundbars.
Weight
1,000 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,000 g, less than 77.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% 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 SBA40 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 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
  • 1,000 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,000 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,000 g vs 2,000 g
  • 164 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (598 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    598 mm vs 762 mm
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 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
  • 1,000 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,000 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,000 g vs 2,000 g
  • 164 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (598 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    598 mm vs 762 mm
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (2x2.5" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2.5" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 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.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 6% worse value for money
    Blaupunkt SBA40 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.37 vs 6.7).
    6.37 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
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (2x2.5" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2.5" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 2,000 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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 dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 50 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (136 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    136 mm vs 86 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Techy Touch Studio
≈ estimated
10/01/2023
Hands-on review · sound, portability and price
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA40 has good sound and is portable, but it is pricey and has no battery.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blaupunkt SBA40

  • Excellent value for money at its budget price point
  • High clarity in vocals and mid-range audio, making it good for audiobooks and dialogue
  • Premium build quality for both the soundbar unit and the included remote
  • Slim, space-saving design that fits well under PC monitors or small TVs
  • Quick and stable Bluetooth connectivity with a range of approximately 10m
  • Includes multiple input options such as AUX, USB, and SD card slots

What customers don't like about Blaupunkt SBA40

  • Lacks deep or thumping bass, which may disappoint fans of action movies or heavy music
  • Absence of HDMI ARC or Optical ports makes it difficult to connect directly to many modern Smart TVs
  • Volume may not be sufficient for large rooms; better suited for small rooms or personal setups
  • LED display on the front is often described as barely visible or erratic
  • Requires a round-pin charger rather than standard USB-C/Micro-USB charging
  • Volume resets to a loud default level every time the device is switched on

Verdict

The Blaupunkt SBA40 is a compact 60W Bluetooth soundbar featuring dual 2.5-inch speakers and passive radiators that deliver a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz for an immersive audio experience. It offers flexible connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and AUX, along with a slim tabletop design and a premium LED display. Main pros include its lightweight build, clear sound for the price, and inclusion of a remote control. However, some users report cons such as the lack of HDMI/Optical ports, preset equalizers that cannot be adjusted manually, and a bass output that may feel insufficient for larger rooms.

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