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Sharp HT-SB100 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:26 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Sharp HT-SB100 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp HT-SB100
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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Score components

95%

5.4

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–¼Worse than 51% 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%

10

Price

â–²Better than 51%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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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Score components

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 50%
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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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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~ £55
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sharp HT-SB100

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

5.4
Reviews score
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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%

10

Price

6.8
Brand name
Sharp
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
26 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 26 W of audio output power, less than 76.4% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, lower than 74.4% of soundbars and equal to 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
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 27.1% 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
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
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
800 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 800 mm wide, wider than 54.3% of soundbars and equal to 4.3% of soundbars.
Height
64 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 64 mm high, shorter than 59.4% of soundbars and equal to 7% of soundbars.
Thickness
84 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 84 mm thick, thinner than 52.4% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
1,600 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,600 g, less than 64.4% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% 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.
Metal grille.
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Sharp HT-SB100 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 12 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (40 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 12 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (40 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • 62.9% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (26 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    26 W vs 70 W
  • 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
    Sharp HT-SB100 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 38 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (800 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    800 mm vs 762 mm
  • 4.29x less popular
    Sharp HT-SB100 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • 62.9% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (26 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    26 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
  • 38 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (800 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    800 mm vs 762 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sharp HT-SB100

  • Very affordable 2.0 soundbar with Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical, AUX and USB
  • Dialogue enhancement and a remote make everyday TV use easier
  • Low 10 W power draw suits simple secondary-room setups
  • Straightforward feature set with HDMI input despite the low price class

What customers don't like about Sharp HT-SB100

  • 26 W output is limited for larger rooms
  • No subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Wi-Fi features
  • No night mode or room calibration
  • Sound is aimed at basic TV improvement rather than cinematic impact

Verdict

The Sharp HT-SB100 is a compact 2.0-channel stereo soundbar designed for TVs 32 inches and larger, delivering a maximum total power output of 75W (26W RMS). Key characteristics include versatile connectivity through HDMI ARC/CEC for single-remote operation, Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless streaming, digital optical-in, a 3.5mm AUX input, and USB playback for MP3 files. Its main pros are an elegant glossy black design with a metal mesh grille, ease of installation via wall-mounting or tabletop placement, and four equalizer presets (Music, Movie, Voice, and Custom) that allow for independent bass and treble adjustments. However, notable cons include a lack of deep bass due to the absence of a dedicated subwoofer and a frequency response that may lack precision at higher ranges.

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