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Sharp HT-SB147 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:150 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Sharp HT-SB147 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp HT-SB147
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
▲ Better than 55% 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%.
▲Better than 55% 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
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 59%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

8.7

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

5.7

Design

▲Better than 57%
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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~ £45
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sharp HT-SB147

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

8.7

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

5.7

Design

5.5
Reviews score
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
150 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 150 W of audio output power, more than 79.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.2% 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
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
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
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
920 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 920 mm wide, wider than 76.6% of soundbars.
Height
88 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 88 mm high, taller than 88.8% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Thickness
88 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 88 mm thick, thicker than 51.9% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
1980 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1980 g, less than 52.7% 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-SB147 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
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2.14x more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (150 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    150 W vs 70 W
  • 1 more equalizer bands
    This soundbar offers more equalizer bands than the average soundbar (3 vs 2). The average soundbar offers 2 equalizer bands.
    3 vs 2
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2.14x more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (150 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    150 W vs 70 W
  • 1 more equalizer bands
    This soundbar offers more equalizer bands than the average soundbar (3 vs 2). The average soundbar offers 2 equalizer bands.
    3 vs 2
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    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
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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
  • 21 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (88 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    88 mm vs 67 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
  • 158 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (920 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    920 mm vs 762 mm
  • 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-SB147 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 4.29x less popular
    Sharp HT-SB147 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.
  • 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
  • 21 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (88 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    88 mm vs 67 mm
  • 158 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (920 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    920 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2020 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    September 9, 2020
    2,020 vs 2,021

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What customers like about Sharp HT-SB147

  • 150 W is strong for a basic 2.0 soundbar
  • HDMI ARC, HDMI input, optical, AUX and USB give it broad wired flexibility
  • Dialogue enhancement and a remote improve everyday TV listening

What customers don't like about Sharp HT-SB147

  • No subwoofer, Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
  • No night mode or Wi‑Fi / casting features
  • 2.0 layout still limits bass depth and cinematic scale

Verdict

The Sharp HT-SB147 is a 2.0-channel slim soundbar delivering 150W maximum output power (50W RMS) through two full-range drivers, designed to enhance audio for TVs 40 inches and above. Key characteristics include a sleek matte black design with a metal mesh grille, measuring 920mm in width, and a versatile I/O suite featuring HDMI ARC/CEC, digital optical-in, 3.5mm AUX, and USB playback for MP3/WAV files. Main pros include its easy 'plug and play' setup, the ability to control volume via the TV remote through HDMI CEC, and a 3-preset equaliser (News, Movie, Music) with independent bass and treble adjustments. Potential cons include the use of an older Bluetooth 4.2 version compared to newer models and the lack of a dedicated subwoofer, which may limit deep bass performance for larger home cinema setups.

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