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Panasonic SC-HTB100 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:45 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Panasonic SC-HTB100 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Panasonic SC-HTB100
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

95%

5.2

Technical score

5%

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Reviews score

Reviews score 5% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%.
▼Worse than 67% of soundbars
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 62%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

6.8

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.6

Design

▼Worse than 65%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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 (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Panasonic SC-HTB100

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

6.8

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.6

Design

5.2
Reviews score
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Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Brand name
Panasonic
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
2
This soundbar uses HDMI 2, which is newer than that of 58% of soundbars and the same as that of 15.4% of soundbars.
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
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% 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
762 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 762 mm wide, narrower than 50% of soundbars.
Height
58 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 58 mm high, shorter than 82.4% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
68 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 68 mm thick, thinner than 78.6% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
1,500 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,500 g, less than 68.6% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% 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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Panasonic SC-HTB100 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • 9 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (58 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    58 mm vs 67 mm
  • 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
  • 18 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (68 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    68 mm vs 86 mm
  • 500 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,500 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,500 g vs 2,000 g
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 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
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • 9 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (58 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    58 mm vs 67 mm
  • 18 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (68 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    68 mm vs 86 mm
  • 500 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,500 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,500 g vs 2,000 g
  • 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
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (1x1.73 x 2.83" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    1x1.73 x 2.83" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, 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
  • 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
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 4.29x less popular
    Panasonic SC-HTB100 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 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
  • 4.29x less popular
    Panasonic SC-HTB100 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (1x1.73 x 2.83" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    1x1.73 x 2.83" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Panasonic SC-HTB100

  • Compact and light design that suits small rooms and secondary TVs
  • Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical, AUX and USB provide good entry-level flexibility
  • Dialogue enhancement and a remote help with simple TV watching
  • Low power draw makes it easy to live with day to day

What customers don't like about Panasonic SC-HTB100

  • 2.0 channels with no subwoofer mean limited bass weight
  • No Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Wi-Fi streaming features
  • No HDMI input and only modest 45 W output
  • No night mode or more advanced tuning features

Verdict

The Panasonic SC-HTB100 is a compact 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 45W of stereo power through two 44 x 72 mm drivers, designed to significantly outperform standard 40-inch TV speakers. It features a slim, gloss-black body with a metal mesh grille, a built-in bass reflex port for deeper low-end tones, and versatile connectivity including HDMI ARC, digital optical, AUX, USB MP3 playback, and Bluetooth 5.0. Main pros include its space-saving, wall-mountable design, clear dialogue reproduction, and highly affordable price point for an entry-level upgrade. However, cons include a lack of a dedicated subwoofer for deep cinematic bass, the absence of an LED text display (relying on a single multi-colour LED indicator), and a plastic casing that can sometimes reflect the TV screen.

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