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  • Avg. price: ~£150
  • N. of audio channels: 2.0.2
  • Audio output power: 70 W
  • HDMI ARC type: eARC

Sharp HT-SB700 review. Compare 109 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

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 components:

25.0%

5.1

Audio

18.0%

7.0

Formats

16.0%

7.1

Connectivity

14.0%

6.4

Controls

12.0%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

4.0

Smart features

5.0%

7.7

Design

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the soundbar.

When it matters: When you want to know how a soundbar sounds in real use and how satisfied owners are with dialogue clarity, bass, and ease of setup.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.7
    Movies

    Score components:

    25.0%

    10

    Dolby Atmos

    25.0%

    6.8

    N. of audio channels

    20.0%

    4.0

    Subwoofer included

    15.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    10

    HDMI ARC type

  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    HDMI pass-through frame rate

    30.0%

    10

    HDMI ARC type

    20.0%

    6.8

    N. of audio channels

    15.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

  • 5.1
    Music

    Score components:

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    20.0%

    4.0

    Subwoofer included

    20.0%

    2.5

    Equalizer bands

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of supported Bluetooth codecs

    15.0%

    ?

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    5.0%

    ?

    Spotify Connect

    5.0%

    ?

    Bluetooth connectivity

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Verdict

The Sharp HT-SB700 is a compact 2.0.2 channel soundbar designed for smaller living spaces, measuring just 520 x 72 x 110 mm and weighing 1.9 kg. It features 140W peak power (70W RMS) distributed across four drivers, including two dedicated up-firing speakers that support immersive Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. Key pros include its highly space-saving design, budget-friendly price point, and versatile connectivity options such as HDMI eARC/CEC, Bluetooth 5.3, digital optical-in, and a 3.5mm aux port. However, notable cons include a lack of deep bass due to the absence of a dedicated subwoofer, an unintuitive LED-only display that can be difficult to read, and volume increments that some users find too large for precise adjustment.

Technical Specifications of soundbar Sharp HT-SB700

Technical Score

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 components:

25.0%

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Audio

18.0%

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Formats

16.0%

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Connectivity

14.0%

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Controls

12.0%

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HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

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Smart features

5.0%

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Design

6.2
Sharp HT-SB700 has a technical score of 6.17 points, which is higher than that of 73.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the soundbar.

When it matters: When you want to know how a soundbar sounds in real use and how satisfied owners are with dialogue clarity, bass, and ease of setup.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the soundbar.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a soundbar reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Sharp HT-SB700 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 54.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.2
Sharp HT-SB700 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is higher than 70.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand under which the soundbar is marketed and sold.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

Sharp
N. of audio channels
What it is: Shows how many separate audio channels the system is built to reproduce, such as left, center, surround, height, and subwoofer channels.
When it matters: When you are deciding between a simpler bar and a setup built for wider surround placement, clearer center dialogue, or more immersive height effects.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=5.1

2.0.2
Sharp HT-SB700 offers 2.0.2 audio channels, more than 88.8% of soundbars.
Audio output power
What it is: Total continuous or peak audio output power, measured in watts.
When it matters: When you need enough headroom to fill a larger room or listen at higher volume without the system feeling strained.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >100 W

70 W
Sharp HT-SB700 delivers 70 W of audio output power, more than 49.4% of soundbars and equal to 1.2% of soundbars.
Max SPL
What it is: Maximum sound pressure level output, measured in dB SPL.
When it matters: When you use the soundbar in a large room, listen at high volume, or want it to stay convincing during action-heavy movies and parties.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >90 dB SPL

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Min frequency
What it is: Lowest reproducible audio frequency, measured in hertz.
When it matters: When deep bass extension matters and you want to know how low the system is supposed to reach.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <50 Hz

80 Hz
Sharp HT-SB700 reaches a minimum frequency of 80 Hz, higher than 84.3% of soundbars and equal to 5.2% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
What it is: Means the soundbar can play Dolby Atmos soundtracks, which add height information on top of normal surround channels for a more three-dimensional presentation.
When it matters: When you watch a lot of movies or shows with Atmos tracks and want a more enveloping sense of space than standard surround usually provides.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Atmos. 79.8% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
What it is: Can handle DTS:X object-based surround audio from compatible sources.
When it matters: When your library includes DTS:X content and you want the soundbar to reproduce its surround effects properly.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
What it is: Can decode Dolby TrueHD, a lossless surround format often used on Blu-ray and higher-end local media setups.
When it matters: When you play disc-based or local media and want lossless Dolby audio support.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby TrueHD. 83% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
What it is: Can decode DTS-HD Master Audio, a lossless DTS format used on many Blu-ray releases.
When it matters: When your movie library includes discs or files with higher-quality DTS soundtracks.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
What it is: Can decode Dolby Digital Plus, a higher-efficiency surround format used widely by streaming services.
When it matters: When you stream movies and shows from modern apps that commonly deliver audio in Dolby Digital Plus.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75.5% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
What it is: Number of HDMI input ports available.
When it matters: When several consoles, streamers, or players may need to plug into the soundbar directly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

1
Sharp HT-SB700 has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 27.1% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Can join a wireless network for streaming, app control, updates, and smart-platform features.
When it matters: When you want better streaming stability, direct app playback, or smart features beyond Bluetooth alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Supported Wi-Fi version or standard (e.g., Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E).
When it matters: When your network setup uses newer Wi-Fi standards and you want better compatibility or wireless stability.

Importance: LOW

Good value: Wi-Fi 5/6

N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Can receive audio wirelessly over Bluetooth from phones, tablets, computers, and other compatible sources.
When it matters: When you want fast casual streaming from nearby devices without relying on Wi-Fi setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sharp HT-SB700 supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Supported Bluetooth specification version.
When it matters: When you care about newer Bluetooth efficiency, compatibility, and connection behavior with modern source devices.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

5.3
Sharp HT-SB700 uses Bluetooth 5.3, which is newer than that of 88.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 11.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
What it is: Can be configured or controlled through a dedicated mobile app.
When it matters: When you prefer changing inputs, updates, sound modes, or calibration settings from your phone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
What it is: Comes with or supports a physical handheld remote for everyday operation.
When it matters: When you want quick volume, input, and sound-mode control without opening an app.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sharp HT-SB700 has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
What it is: Design and layout of the onboard control panel.
When it matters: When you want easier everyday control.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sharp HT-SB700 has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
What it is: Works with one or more voice-assistant platforms such as Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri workflows.
When it matters: When voice control is part of how you start playback, change volume, or integrate the bar into smart-home routines.

Importance: LOW

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
What it is: Built-in far-field microphones for voice assistant use.
When it matters: When you want hands-free control or built-in voice features.

Importance: LOW

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported for input/output.
When it matters: When you need the HDMI link to handle newer video, gaming, or audio-return features in your setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 2.1

eARC
Sharp HT-SB700 uses HDMI eARC, which is newer than that of 73.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 17% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
What it is: Shows whether the soundbar uses ARC or eARC for TV audio over HDMI. ARC covers basic return audio, while eARC supports higher-bandwidth formats such as lossless Dolby Atmos and generally gives you more headroom for advanced TV-to-soundbar audio.
When it matters: When the TV will send sound back to the soundbar over HDMI and you care about getting the best audio formats your TV and streaming devices can pass through.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: eARC

eARC
Sharp HT-SB700 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
What it is: Lets compatible devices share basic commands like power, volume, and input switching over HDMI.
When it matters: When you want simpler everyday use, such as controlling volume with the TV remote and having the soundbar turn on with the TV.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sharp HT-SB700 supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
What it is: Maximum video resolution supported through HDMI pass-through.
When it matters: When you connect external players or consoles through the soundbar.

Importance: LOW

none
Sharp HT-SB700 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
What it is: Maximum frame rate supported for HDMI pass-through.
When it matters: When you connect gaming devices through the soundbar.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=120 fps

none fps
Sharp HT-SB700 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
What it is: Supports Apple AirPlay or AirPlay 2 for network-based streaming from Apple devices and apps.
When it matters: When your home setup is built around Apple devices and you want smooth wireless playback across that ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
What it is: Includes Chromecast so audio can be cast directly from compatible apps over Wi-Fi.
When it matters: When you want quick app-based casting from Android, Chrome, or supported streaming services without Bluetooth pairing.

Importance: LOW

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Can receive Spotify streams directly over the network without routing playback through your phone over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When you use Spotify often and want your phone free for calls, battery, or other apps while music keeps playing.

Importance: LOW

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
What it is: Can receive TIDAL streams directly over the network without using Bluetooth from the phone as the audio path.
When it matters: When you use TIDAL regularly and want direct streaming with less dependence on your phone staying involved.

Importance: LOW

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
What it is: Native integration with Amazon Music service.
When it matters: When you stream music directly from apps and ecosystems you already use.

Importance: LOW

no
Sharp HT-SB700 does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
What it is: Overall width of the soundbar.
When it matters: When you want the bar to match the TV size better or fit a narrow cabinet cleanly.

Importance: LOW

520 mm
Sharp HT-SB700 is 520 mm wide, narrower than 72.3% of soundbars.
Height
What it is: Overall height of the soundbar.
When it matters: When clearance under the TV is limited and you do not want the bar covering the lower edge of the picture.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <70 mm

72 mm
Sharp HT-SB700 is 72 mm high, taller than 64.2% of soundbars and equal to 5.4% of soundbars.
Thickness
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the soundbar body.
When it matters: When you need the soundbar to fit neatly on furniture, under the TV, or close to the wall without sticking out too much.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <90 mm

88 mm
Sharp HT-SB700 is 88 mm thick, thicker than 51.9% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the soundbar unit.
When it matters: When wall mounting, shelf strength, or how easy the bar is to move and position matters.

Importance: LOW

1900 g
Sharp HT-SB700 weighs 1900 g, less than 55.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Build material
What it is: Material used for cabinet or body construction.
When it matters: When finish quality, cabinet feel, and how premium the bar looks in the room matter to you.

Importance: LOW

plastic
Sharp HT-SB700 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-SB700 vs the average soundbar

  • More audio channels
    Sharp HT-SB700 has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.0.2 vs 2.0). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    What it is: Shows how many separate audio channels the system is built to reproduce, such as left, center, surround, height, and subwoofer channels.
    When it matters: When you are deciding between a simpler bar and a setup built for wider surround placement, clearer center dialogue, or more immersive height effects.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=5.1

    Sharp HT-SB700 has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.0.2 vs 2.0). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.2.0.2 vs 2.0
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    Sharp HT-SB700 has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    What it is: Number of HDMI input ports available.
    When it matters: When several consoles, streamers, or players may need to plug into the soundbar directly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    Sharp HT-SB700 has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.1 vs 0
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
    What it is: Means the soundbar can play Dolby Atmos soundtracks, which add height information on top of normal surround channels for a more three-dimensional presentation.
    When it matters: When you watch a lot of movies or shows with Atmos tracks and want a more enveloping sense of space than standard surround usually provides.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
    What it is: Can decode Dolby TrueHD, a lossless surround format often used on Blu-ray and higher-end local media setups.
    When it matters: When you play disc-based or local media and want lossless Dolby audio support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
    What it is: Can decode Dolby Digital Plus, a higher-efficiency surround format used widely by streaming services.
    When it matters: When you stream movies and shows from modern apps that commonly deliver audio in Dolby Digital Plus.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports upfiring speakers
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
    What it is: Uses drivers aimed upward to reflect sound off the ceiling for height-style surround effects.
    When it matters: When you want stronger height cues from Atmos or DTS:X content without ceiling speakers.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp HT-SB700 supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
    What it is: Dedicated night mode for reduced loudness and dynamic range.
    When it matters: When you watch late and want to reduce big volume spikes.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp HT-SB700 supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Sharp HT-SB700 uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    What it is: Supported Bluetooth specification version.
    When it matters: When you care about newer Bluetooth efficiency, compatibility, and connection behavior with modern source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5.0

    Sharp HT-SB700 uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.5.3 vs 5.0
  • More audio channels
    Sharp HT-SB700 has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.0.2 vs 2.0). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
  • Supports upfiring speakers
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more sound modes
    Sharp HT-SB700 offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
  • AAC support
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    Sharp HT-SB700 has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Sharp HT-SB700 uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
  • Night mode
    Sharp HT-SB700 supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 newer release
    Sharp HT-SB700 is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
  • 242 mm narrower width
    Sharp HT-SB700 is narrower than the average soundbar (520 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.

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  • 2 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    Sharp HT-SB700 has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (2 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
  • 5,000 Hz lower max frequency
    Sharp HT-SB700 has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 28 Hz higher min frequency
    Sharp HT-SB700 has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (80 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
  • No USB audio input
    Sharp HT-SB700 does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    Sharp HT-SB700 does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The USB port is for service only, not media playback)
  • Harder firmware updates
    Sharp HT-SB700 uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
  • 5 mm higher height
    Sharp HT-SB700 is taller than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
  • 2 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    Sharp HT-SB700 has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (2 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.
    What it is: Diameter or dimension of subwoofer driver.
    When it matters: When you want a rough hardware clue about how much bass presence the bundled subwoofer may be designed to deliver.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=5 inch

    Sharp HT-SB700 has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (2 inch vs 4 inch). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 4 inch.2 inch vs 4 inch
  • No USB audio input
    Sharp HT-SB700 does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    What it is: Can receive audio through USB from a compatible host device instead of using only analog or HDMI inputs.
    When it matters: When a computer or compatible source is easiest to connect over USB rather than through another audio output.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp HT-SB700 does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    Sharp HT-SB700 does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The USB port is for service only, not media playback)
    What it is: Can play audio files directly from a connected USB storage device.
    When it matters: When you keep music on flash drives or want simple local playback without a streaming app.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp HT-SB700 does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • 5,000 Hz lower max frequency
    Sharp HT-SB700 has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest reproducible audio frequency, measured in hertz.
    When it matters: When you care about how far the system extends into the upper treble for effects, detail, and sparkle.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=20000 Hz

    Sharp HT-SB700 has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.15000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 28 Hz higher min frequency
    Sharp HT-SB700 has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (80 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest reproducible audio frequency, measured in hertz.
    When it matters: When deep bass extension matters and you want to know how low the system is supposed to reach.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <50 Hz

    Sharp HT-SB700 has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (80 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.80 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • Harder firmware updates
    Sharp HT-SB700 uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    What it is: Method for installing firmware updates (USB, OTA, app).
    When it matters: When you care about how easily the soundbar can get fixes or new features.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp HT-SB700 uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.USB vs app-based, USB
  • 5 mm higher height
    Sharp HT-SB700 is taller than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    What it is: Overall height of the soundbar.
    When it matters: When clearance under the TV is limited and you do not want the bar covering the lower edge of the picture.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <70 mm

    Sharp HT-SB700 is taller than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.72 mm vs 67 mm
  • 4.29x less popular
    Sharp HT-SB700 is less popular than the average soundbar (1.00 vs 4.285).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the soundbar.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a soundbar reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Sharp HT-SB700 is less popular than the average soundbar (1.00 vs 4.285).1 vs 4.29
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sharp HT-SB700?

  • 2.0.2 channels, Dolby Atmos and eARC make it the most advanced Sharp model in this blank set
  • Compact width plus HDMI input, ARC, optical, AUX and Bluetooth keep it versatile
  • Dialogue enhancement, night mode and a remote improve TV use in smaller rooms

What customers dislike about Sharp HT-SB700?

  • No separate subwoofer or rear speakers
  • 70 W is moderate rather than room-shaking
  • No Wi‑Fi, casting or advanced room calibration

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