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Sharp HT-SB140 MT Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:50 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Sharp HT-SB140 MT Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp HT-SB140 MT
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 63% of models
Score components

95%

5.2

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%.
▼Worse than 63% 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
✕
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 62% of models
Score components

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.6

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.7

Design

▼Worse than 62%
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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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Ranked #151 of 189 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Sharp HT-SB140 MT

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.6

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.7

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
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
50 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 50 W of audio output power, less than 61.5% of soundbars and equal to 2.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
60 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 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
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
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 ARC only; no HDMI input for pass-through.
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
63 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 63 mm high, shorter than 66.8% of soundbars and equal to 3.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
60 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 60 mm thick, thinner than 89.8% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
1,520 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,520 g, less than 67.6% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% 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-SB140 MT vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • 26 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    60 mm vs 86 mm
  • 4 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (63 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    63 mm vs 67 mm
  • 480 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,520 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,520 g vs 2,000 g
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • 26 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    60 mm vs 86 mm
  • 4 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (63 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    63 mm vs 67 mm
  • 480 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,520 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,520 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 playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The USB socket is for service/firmware updates only)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 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 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
  • 4.29x less popular
    Sharp HT-SB140 MT 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
  • 28.6% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (50 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    50 W vs 70 W
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    1 vs 2
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The USB socket is for service/firmware updates 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
  • 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
  • 3 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2018 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    March 2, 2018
    2,018 vs 2,021

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

robadainformatici.it
05/05/2023
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sharp HT-SB140 MT

  • Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical and AUX give it solid everyday TV connectivity
  • Dialogue enhancement and the remote are useful for simple TV-focused use
  • Affordable 2.0 option for larger TVs that do not need deep bass

What customers don't like about Sharp HT-SB140 MT

  • No subwoofer and no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
  • No HDMI input, USB audio or Wi‑Fi features
  • 2.0 layout and 50 W output keep it on the basic side

Verdict

The Sharp HT-SB140(MT) is a slim 2.0 channel soundbar delivering a total maximum power output of 150W (50W RMS) through two full-range speakers, designed specifically for TVs 43 inches and larger. Its key characteristics include a sleek 95cm wide matte black body with a metal front grille, three equalizer presets (News, Movie, Music), and versatile connectivity via HDMI ARC/CEC, digital optical-in, 3.5mm auxiliary, and Bluetooth 4.2. Main pros include its space-saving 6cm low-profile design that fits under most screens, the convenience of controlling volume via your existing TV remote through HDMI CEC, and its reliable wall-mountable or tabletop versatility. However, cons include the lack of a dedicated subwoofer for deep low-end frequencies and a basic LED source indicator rather than a full character display.

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