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Sceptre SB80 Btrv Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:80 WHDMI ARC type:eARC

Sceptre SB80 Btrv Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sceptre SB80 Btrv
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

95%

5.5

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%.
â–²Better than 54% of soundbars
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 59%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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 56% of models
Score components

25%

5.5

Audio

18%

4.8

Formats

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.1

Design

â–²Better than 56%
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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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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sceptre SB80 Btrv

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

25%

5.5

Audio

18%

4.8

Formats

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.1

Design

5.5
Reviews score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
80 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 80 W of audio output power, more than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 7.5% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
45 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, lower than 67.4% of soundbars and equal to 3.5% 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
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75.5% 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
?
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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
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
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
490 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 490 mm wide, narrower than 75.5% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Height
56 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 56 mm high, shorter than 88.2% of soundbars and equal to 5.4% of soundbars.
Thickness
56 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 56 mm thick, thinner than 93.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
1,650 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,650 g, less than 63.8% 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 SB80 Btrv vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, 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
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 11 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    56 mm vs 67 mm
  • 30 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    56 mm vs 86 mm
  • 272 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (490 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    490 mm vs 762 mm
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, 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
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • 11 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    56 mm vs 67 mm
  • 30 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (56 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    56 mm vs 86 mm
  • 272 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (490 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    490 mm vs 762 mm
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (2x2" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    no (for charging only)
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB 2 port is for charging only)
  • 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
  • 2 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (0 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    0 vs 2
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (2x2" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    2x2" 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
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (0 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    0 vs 2
  • Limited music format support
    This soundbar supports fewer music formats than the average soundbar (none vs MP3).
    none vs MP3
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    no (for charging only)
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB 2 port is for charging only)
  • 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
  • 4 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2017 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    November 2017
    2,017 vs 2,021

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sceptre SB80 Btrv

  • Compact and space-saving design, making it suitable for desktop use or smaller TV setups
  • Affordable price point, often cited as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, and a subwoofer input
  • Convenient control via included remote or compatible Sceptre TV remotes
  • Includes preset EQ modes (Movie, Game, News, Music) to tailor audio to specific content

What customers don't like about Sceptre SB80 Btrv

  • Audio quality is frequently described as basic or lacking compared to larger systems
  • Missing modern features like HDMI ARC/eARC, which limits uncompressed audio support
  • No built-in support for advanced codecs like aptX, aptX Adaptive, or AAC for higher-quality Bluetooth streaming
  • Lacks support for voice assistants (Alexa/Google Assistant) and dedicated smartphone apps
  • The remote control uses standard batteries and is not rechargeable

Verdict

The Sceptre SB80-BTRV is a compact 2.1-channel soundbar system featuring two 2-inch full-range speakers (20W each) and a dedicated 4-inch wired subwoofer (40W), delivering a total audio output of 80W with a frequency response range of 45Hz to 250Hz. Key characteristics include built-in Bluetooth with A2DP/EDR support, preset EQ modes (Movie, Music, Game, News), and multiple connectivity options such as Optical Digital, Coaxial Digital, and a 3.5mm stereo input. Its primary pros are its space-saving 19-inch design, simple setup, and included remote that can also control compatible Sceptre TVs. However, notable cons include the lack of HDMI ARC/eARC support, no Wi-Fi or advanced audio codecs like aptX/AAC, and a relatively limited high-frequency range capped at 250Hz.

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