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Sceptre SB301524 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:53 WHDMI ARC type:eARC

Sceptre SB301524 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sceptre SB301524
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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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â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

95%

5.4

Technical score

5%

?

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%.
â–²Better than 50% of soundbars
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 51%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.5

Formats

16%

7.4

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

6.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.7

Design

â–²Better than 53%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sceptre SB301524

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.5

Formats

16%

7.4

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

6.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.7

Design

5.4
Reviews score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.8
Brand name
Sceptre
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 56.9% of soundbars and equal to 19.2% of soundbars.
Audio output power
53 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 53 W of audio output power, less than 60.9% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
65 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 65 Hz, higher than 73.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.7% 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
yes
This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 68.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4
This soundbar uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4, which is newer than that of 73.4% of soundbars and the same as that of 4.8% of soundbars.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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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
1.4
This soundbar uses HDMI 1.4, which is newer than that of 39.4% of soundbars and the same as that of 18.1% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
eARC
This soundbar has eARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 78.7% of soundbars and the same as what 21.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
1080p
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 1080p, which is higher than that of 79% of soundbars and the same as that of 0.5% 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
950 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 950 mm wide, wider than 77.7% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Height
55 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 55 mm high, shorter than 94.1% of soundbars.
Thickness
55 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 55 mm thick, thinner than 95.2% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Weight
1930 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1930 g, less than 54.3% 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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Sceptre SB301524 vs the average soundbar

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  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 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
  • RCA analog input
    This soundbar has RCA analog input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV vs MP3).
    AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV vs MP3
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 1080p for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports none.
    1080p vs none
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV vs MP3).
    AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV vs MP3
  • 4 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (6 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    6 vs 2
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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
  • RCA analog input
    This soundbar has RCA analog input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 1080p for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports none.
    1080p vs none
  • 12 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (55 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    55 mm vs 67 mm
  • 31 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (55 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    55 mm vs 86 mm
  • 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.
  • 1 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
    3 inch vs 4 inch
  • 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 (2x2" & 1x3" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2" & 1x3" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 188 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (950 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    950 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    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
    Sceptre SB301524 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 1 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
    3 inch vs 4 inch
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (2x2" & 1x3" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2" & 1x3" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 13 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (65 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    65 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 24.3% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (53 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    53 W vs 70 W
  • 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 HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, 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
  • 188 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (950 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    950 mm vs 762 mm
  • 8 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2013 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    June 2013
    2,013 vs 2,021

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sceptre SB301524

  • Significantly enhances sound quality over built-in TV speakers
  • Budget-friendly price point for a 2.1 system with a built-in subwoofer
  • Includes helpful features like auto-dimming LED readout and multiple preset EQ modes
  • Easy installation and wall-mountable design with included kit
  • Remote compatibility with other Sceptre TV models for easier control
  • Versatile connectivity options including HDMI output, AUX input, and SD card slot

What customers don't like about Sceptre SB301524

  • Lacks Bluetooth connectivity, which is common in newer competitors
  • Overall volume may not be loud enough for larger rooms
  • Touch sensory panel does not stay lit, making it hard to see if the unit is on
  • Confusing on/off and source switching behavior reported by some users
  • Minimal surround sound effect due to single driver per channel design
  • Branding/logo in the center perceived as looking 'cheap' by some owners

Verdict

The Sceptre SB301524 is a 2.1-channel soundbar featuring a built-in 35W subwoofer and dual 18W full-range drivers, delivering a total power output of 71W. It utilizes SRS WOW HD technology to enhance horizontal sound fields and offers four fine-tuned EQ presets (Movie, Music, News, and Games) for tailored audio experiences. A standout characteristic of this model is its integrated Android 4.0 operating system, which includes Wi-Fi connectivity, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of storage, effectively transforming connected HDTVs into smart displays with access to the Google Play Store. Key pros include its slim, wall-mountable 37.4-inch design, built-in passive radiator for improved bass, and diverse connectivity options such as HDMI output, coaxial digital input, and USB ports. However, notable cons include its lack of Bluetooth support, absence of HDMI ARC/eARC for modern audio return, and a relatively high low-frequency response limit of 160Hz for the main speakers, which may impact deep bass performance compared to standalone subwoofer systems.

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