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Sharp HT-SB700 Review | 109 Data compared

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

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

Sharp HT-SB700
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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 73% of models
Score components

95%

6.1

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%.
▲Better than 73% of soundbars
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 77%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 74% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

7.0

Formats

16%

7.1

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.7

Design

▲Better than 74%
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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~ £150
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sharp HT-SB700

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

7.0

Formats

16%

7.1

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.7

Design

6.1
Reviews score
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Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
Brand name
Sharp
N. of audio channels
2.2
This soundbar offers 2.2 audio channels, more than 88.8% of soundbars.
Audio output power
70 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power, more than 49.4% of soundbars and equal to 1.2% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar 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
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 79.8% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD. 83% 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
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75.5% 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
5.3
This soundbar 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
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
eARC
This soundbar 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
eARC
This soundbar 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
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
520 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 520 mm wide, narrower than 72.3% of soundbars.
Height
72 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 72 mm high, taller than 64.2% of soundbars and equal to 5.4% 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
1900 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1900 g, less than 55.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% 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-SB700 vs the average soundbar

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  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.2 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.0.2 vs 2.0
  • 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
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports upfiring speakers
    This soundbar supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.2 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.0.2 vs 2.0
  • Supports upfiring speakers
    This soundbar supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    April 19, 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • 242 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (520 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    520 mm vs 762 mm
  • 2 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar 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
    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 port is for service only, not media playback)
  • 5,000 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar 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.
    15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 28 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar 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
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 5 mm higher height
    This soundbar 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 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 4.29x less popular
    Sharp HT-SB700 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 57.9% more expensive
    Sharp HT-SB700 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£150 vs £95).
    £150 vs £95
  • 2 inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar 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
  • 5,000 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar 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.
    15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 28 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar 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
  • 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 port is for service only, not media playback)
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 5 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    72 mm vs 67 mm

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 don't like 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

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.

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