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Sharp HT-SB110 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:90 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Sharp HT-SB110 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp HT-SB110
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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%

5.3

Technical score

5%

7.0

Reviews score ( 0 · 2)

Reviews score 5% · 7.0 · based on 2 videos
2 videos count as 0.8 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 56% 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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Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 51%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

7.0

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 54%
7.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.0/ 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.
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 (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
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Ranked #142 of 189 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Sharp HT-SB110

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

7.0

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.3

Design

5.3
Reviews score
7.0
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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Score components:

70%

5.4

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
90 W
This soundbar delivers 90 W of audio output power, more than 59.8% of soundbars and equal to 2.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
60 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, higher than 66.9% of soundbars and equal to 4.7% 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
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
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is older than that of 61.6% of soundbars and the same as that of 24.9% 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
This soundbar is 800 mm wide, wider than 54.3% of soundbars and equal to 4.3% of soundbars.
Height
62 mm
This soundbar is 62 mm high, shorter than 71.1% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Thickness
62 mm
This soundbar is 62 mm thick, thinner than 88.2% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
1,320 g
This soundbar weighs 1,320 g, less than 73.4% 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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Sharp HT-SB110 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
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 24 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    62 mm vs 86 mm
  • 5 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    62 mm vs 67 mm
  • 680 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,320 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,320 g vs 2,000 g
  • 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
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 24 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    62 mm vs 86 mm
  • 5 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    62 mm vs 67 mm
  • 680 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,320 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,320 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
  • 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
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB socket is for service only)
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    No (The USB port is for service only)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 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
    Sharp HT-SB110 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
  • 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
  • 8 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (60 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 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 (USB socket is for service only)
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    No (The USB port is for service only)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 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
  • 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 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2019 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2019
    2,019 vs 2,021
  • 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

Video reviews

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

8.0
Famous James
≈ estimated
02/09/2021
Long-term review · about nine months of use
Verdict
Sharp HT-SB110 is a good low-price soundbar for small rooms, as long as you buy a decent optical cable.
8.0
Famous James
≈ estimated
30/11/2020
Hands-on review · budget soundbar · film and music use
Verdict
Sharp HT-SB110 is a worthwhile budget soundbar that gets the job done, though its bass is not the best.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sharp HT-SB110

  • 90 W output, HDMI ARC and HDMI input make it more practical than very basic bars
  • Bluetooth, optical and AUX still cover common source devices well
  • Dialogue enhancement, night mode and a remote are useful TV-focused extras
  • 800 mm width suits mainstream living-room TVs

What customers don't like about Sharp HT-SB110

  • No subwoofer and no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
  • No USB audio input and no Wi-Fi or casting features
  • 2.0 layout limits low-end impact and surround scale
  • Focused on simple TV use rather than advanced home-cinema features

Verdict

The Sharp HT-SB110 is a compact 2.0 channel slim soundbar delivering a total maximum power output of 90W (30W RMS) through two full-range speakers, designed primarily for TVs between 32 and 43 inches. Key characteristics include its low-profile 80 cm wide and 6.2 cm high design with a metal front grill, alongside versatile connectivity via Bluetooth 4.2, HDMI ARC/CEC, digital optical-in, and 3.5mm auxiliary inputs. Main pros are its space-saving form factor, easy one-cable setup with TV remote synchronization, and multiple equalizer presets (Movie, Music, News) to enhance dialogue and audio depth over standard TV speakers. Notable cons include a lack of deep bass due to the absence of a dedicated subwoofer and the lack of a functional USB port for direct media playback.

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