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GOVO GoSurround 220 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:16 WHDMI ARC type:none

GOVO GoSurround 220 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

GOVO GoSurround 220
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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%

4.5

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%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

4.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 73% of soundbars
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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%

3.8

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

4.4

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 95%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 57%
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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.
Lists with this model (0)
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
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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 GOVO GoSurround 220

Based on 0 · 6

LED lighting, decent build and clear vocals get nods, but overall sound quality splits reviewers.
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Technical Specifications of soundbar GOVO GoSurround 220

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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%

3.8

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

4.4

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.7

Design

4.5
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 58.1% of soundbars and equal to 41.9% of soundbars.
Audio output power
16 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 16 W of audio output power, less than 85.1% of soundbars and equal to 6.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
100 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 100 Hz, higher than 93.8% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% 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
5.3
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5.3, which is more up to date than 88.2% of soundbars and equal to 11.8% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 82.8% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
no
This soundbar does not have control panel. 94.8% 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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 75.6% of soundbars and the same as what 24.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 71.2% 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
375 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 375 mm wide, narrower than 93.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Height
66 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 66 mm high, shorter than 52.1% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Thickness
65 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 65 mm thick, thinner than 83% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
615 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 615 g, less than 97.4% 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.
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What reviewers say

GOVO GoSurround 220 vs the average soundbar

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  • 388 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (375 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    375 mm vs 763 mm
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This soundbar supports aptX Adaptive, 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
  • More up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a more up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • 1,385 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (615 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    615 g vs 2,000 g
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • 15.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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. 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 57% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.1
  • 21 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (65 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    65 mm vs 86 mm
  • 15.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 57% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.1
  • 12.22x cheaper
    GOVO GoSurround 220 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £110).
    £9 vs £110
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    November 9, 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This soundbar supports aptX Adaptive, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • More up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a more up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 388 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (375 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    375 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,385 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (615 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    615 g vs 2,000 g
  • 21 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (65 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    65 mm vs 86 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
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • 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 night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, 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.
  • 37.5% lower sentiment score
    4.5 vs 7.2
  • 2.3% worse value for money
    GOVO GoSurround 220 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.43 vs 7.6).
    7.43 vs 7.6
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 77.1% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (16 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 70 W
  • 50 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (100 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    100 Hz vs 50 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 night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, 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 on-board controls
    This soundbar does not have control panel, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

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

8.0
Rachit The SOUND LOVER
≈ estimated
16/07/2025
Unboxing and sound test · indoor use and outdoor test
Verdict
GOVO GoSurround 220 works well in a room or with a TV, but sounds muffled outdoors.
9.0
Ashish Paatil
≈ estimated
21/02/2024
Hands-on review · battery, Bluetooth and sound tests
Verdict
GOVO GoSurround 220 is a good buy for the price, with decent battery life and music quality.
8.0
Tech2boom
≈ estimated
08/01/2024
Hands-on review · sound test and battery check
Verdict
GOVO GoSurround 220 is worth its price, with decent overall sound but light bass.
9.0
Budget Product
≈ estimated
18/10/2023
Hands-on review · sound, mic and battery tests
Verdict
GOVO GoSurround 220 has good design, powerful bass and clear vocals, making it the best value at its price.
8.0
Curve Lyn
≈ estimated
31/01/2026
Short review · sound test and features walkthrough
Verdict
GOVO GoSurround 220 is loud and sounds decent for a low price, worth considering on a small budget.
7.0
vasu kollu
≈ estimated
10/04/2024
Short unboxing and first impressions · sound test
Verdict
GOVO GoSurround 220 has clear vocals and is strong on paper for the price, but its bass is weak.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GOVO GoSurround 220

  • Affordable price point offering high value for money
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 615g) for easy portability
  • Aesthetic appeal with integrated RGB LED effects that can be toggled
  • Good sound quality for the price with dual 52mm drivers and 16W output
  • Solid battery life, with many users reporting up to 10 hours of playback
  • Strong connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.3, AUX, and TWS support
  • Integrated microphone allows for hands-free calling

What customers don't like about GOVO GoSurround 220

  • Bass levels may be insufficient for users seeking a heavy cinematic experience
  • Overall audio power (16W) is better suited for small rooms or personal use than large halls
  • Build materials may feel less premium compared to higher-end soundbars
  • Lacks advanced audio support like Dolby Atmos or specialized voice assistants (Alexa/Google)
  • Some users find the RGB lighting to be a distraction in dark rooms if not turned off

Verdict

The GOVO GoSurround 220 is a compact 16W mini soundbar featuring dual 52mm drivers designed to deliver immersive 2.0 channel stereo sound. It is equipped with a 2000mAh battery providing up to 10 hours of playtime and utilizes Bluetooth 5.3 for stable wireless connectivity alongside AUX, USB, TF card, and FM radio options. Its aesthetic is defined by dynamic, customizable RGB LED lights and a sleek 'Platinum Black' finish, while practical features like True Wireless Stereo (TWS) allow for pairing two units to reach a 32W total output. Main advantages include its high portability, weighing approximately 615g, and a versatile budget-friendly design suitable for desktops or small TV setups; however, notable drawbacks include the lack of HDMI or optical inputs, potential audio distortion at maximum volume levels, and the absence of a dedicated remote control or companion app for advanced EQ adjustments.

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