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Sharp HT-SB95 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:40 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Sharp HT-SB95 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp HT-SB95
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

35%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 63% of soundbars
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 55% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 55%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

25%

3.3

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

7.1

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.5

Design

▼Worse than 79%
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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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sharp HT-SB95

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

25%

3.3

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

7.1

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.5

Design

4.9
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 58.1% of soundbars and equal to 41.9% of soundbars.
Audio output power
40 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 40 W of audio output power, less than 65.7% of soundbars and equal to 4% 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 69.2% of soundbars and equal to 4.9% of soundbars.
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% 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 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is less up to date than 61.8% of soundbars and equal to 24.7% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar has HDMI 1.4, which is more capable than 38.1% of soundbars and equal to 18.7% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
800 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 800 mm wide, wider than 54% of soundbars and equal to 4.2% of soundbars.
Height
84 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 84 mm high, taller than 85.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Thickness
84 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 84 mm thick, thinner than 52.7% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
1,400 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,400 g, less than 70.9% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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Sharp HT-SB95 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • 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
  • RCA analog input
    This soundbar has RCA analog input, the average soundbar does not.
  • 600 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,400 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,400 g vs 2,000 g
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • More music formats supported
    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
  • RCA analog input
    This soundbar has RCA analog input, the average soundbar does not.
  • 600 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,400 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,400 g vs 2,000 g
  • 4 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (2 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    2 in vs 6 in
  • 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
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (Sharp HT-SB95 has no USB port)
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 4 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (2 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    2 in vs 6 in
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 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
  • 42.9% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (40 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    40 W vs 70 W
  • 2 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2019 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    August 20, 2019
    2,019 vs 2,021
  • 10 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (Sharp HT-SB95 has no USB port)
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • Less up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (4.2 vs 5).
    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
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 17 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (84 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    84 mm vs 67 mm

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What customers like about Sharp HT-SB95

  • Low-cost 2.0 bar with HDMI ARC, HDMI input, optical, AUX and Bluetooth
  • Dialogue enhancement and a remote help with simple TV use
  • Light weight and 40 W output suit bedrooms or smaller rooms

What customers don't like about Sharp HT-SB95

  • No subwoofer and no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
  • No USB audio, night mode or Wi‑Fi features
  • Overall performance is aimed at basic TV sound improvement only

Verdict

The Sharp HT-SB95 is a compact 2.0 channel slim soundbar delivering a total maximum power output of 40W, designed to serve as an affordable audio upgrade for TVs ranging from 32 to 43 inches. Its core characteristics include versatile connectivity through HDMI ARC/CEC, digital optical, and 3.5mm auxiliary inputs, alongside Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless streaming from smart devices. The system features a modern 80cm wide design with a metal front grille and is both wall-mountable and tabletop-ready. Main pros include its budget-friendly price point, extremely simple setup, and the ability to control volume using a standard TV remote via HDMI CEC. However, its primary cons are a lack of deep bass due to the absence of a dedicated subwoofer and a relatively low power ceiling that may not significantly outperform high-end built-in TV speakers in larger rooms.

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