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Blaupunkt SBA50 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:45 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Blaupunkt SBA50 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 SBA50
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

95%

4.9

Technical score

5%

8.0

Reviews score ( 0 · 3)

Reviews score 5% · 8.0 · based on 3 videos
3 videos count as 1 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 77% of soundbars
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 72%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 77% of models
Score components

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Controls

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

4.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 77%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
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–²Better than 57%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Blaupunkt SBA50

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Controls

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

4.8

Design

4.9
Reviews score
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
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
45 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 45 W of audio output power, less than 64.4% of soundbars and equal to 0.6% 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
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
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% 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
907 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 907 mm wide, wider than 72.3% of soundbars.
Height
125 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 125 mm high, taller than 96.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
125 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 125 mm thick, thicker than 86.1% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
2,200 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,200 g, more than 54.3% 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 SBA50 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    February 9, 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • Microphone input
    This soundbar has microphone input, 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 sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2.33x more popular
    Blaupunkt SBA50 is more popular than the average soundbar (10 vs 4.3).
    10 vs 4.29
  • 2.33x more popular
    Blaupunkt SBA50 is more popular than the average soundbar (10 vs 4.3).
    10 vs 4.29
  • 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 sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Microphone input
    This soundbar has microphone input, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    February 9, 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • 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 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 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.
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (4x2.04" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    4x2.04" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 58 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (125 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    125 mm vs 67 mm
  • 39 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (125 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    125 mm vs 86 mm
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    Blaupunkt SBA50 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.57 vs 6.7).
    6.57 vs 6.75
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (4x2.04" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    4x2.04" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 35.7% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (45 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    45 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.
  • 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
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • 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 HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 58 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (125 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    125 mm vs 67 mm
  • 39 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (125 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    125 mm vs 86 mm
  • 145 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (907 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    907 mm vs 762 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Online Chashka
≈ estimated
04/03/2024
Hands-on review · sound, bass, battery and mic tests
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA50 is good value for money: balanced, loud and portable, with a built-in battery.
9.0
Tech Knight
≈ estimated
18/03/2024
Short review · features, mic and sound check
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA50 is a light, battery-powered budget soundbar with useful guitar and mic inputs, and the reviewer liked it a lot.
9.0
Tech Fair
≈ estimated
02/03/2024
Quick review · design, features and price
Verdict
Blaupunkt SBA50 offers good sound balance and features for the price, and is recommended as a budget buy.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blaupunkt SBA50

  • Portable design with a built-in 2400mAh battery for wireless use
  • Versatile input options including Bluetooth, USB, AUX, Micro SD, and FM radio
  • Dedicated guitar and microphone inputs for karaoke
  • Decent audio clarity at moderate volumes for its price segment
  • Premium aesthetic with a sleek design and metal mesh grill
  • Responsive customer service and after-sales support reported by some users

What customers don't like about Blaupunkt SBA50

  • Inconsistent bass performance, with some users reporting it as shallow or non-existent
  • Build quality concerns, specifically regarding the plastic body and 'cheap-feeling' remote
  • Volume issues when connected via wire compared to higher volume over Bluetooth
  • Battery life may fall short of the claimed 14 hours during high-volume playback
  • FM reception is often reported as weak or poor
  • Lack of modern connectivity features like HDMI ARC or S/PDIF

Verdict

The Blaupunkt SBA50 is a portable 45W RMS stereo soundbar featuring a quad-speaker setup with four 2.04-inch full-range drivers and a built-in 2400mAh battery that provides up to 14 hours of playback at 50% volume. It offers extensive connectivity including Bluetooth 5.0, USB, AUX, Micro SD, FM radio, and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing, alongside specialized inputs for a guitar and karaoke microphone. Key advantages include its independence from a permanent power outlet, six preset EQ modes for sound customization, and a sleek 90.7cm European design with a premium mesh finish. However, some users have noted that the bass response can feel shallow despite the 'extra bass' branding, and the battery life may drop significantly to under 4 hours when played at higher volumes.

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