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Sony HT-S100F Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:120 WHDMI ARC type:eARC

Sony HT-S100F Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 14 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony HT-S100F
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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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▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

95%

5.4

Technical score

5%

8.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 14)

Reviews score 5% · 8.3 · based on 14 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▲Better than 53% of soundbars
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 51% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▲Better than 51%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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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▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

25%

4.8

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.2

Design

▲Better than 52%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 72% of models
Grades by review (14)
14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 72%
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What owners say about the Sony HT-S100F

Based on 185 owners sharing their experience in online comments

33%positive7%mixed60%negative

Owners like the affordable, immersive sound, but Bluetooth failures and weak bass are major frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the bar often vanishes from phones and TVs, the blue light flashes without pairing, and holding the button for pairing fails.70
  • Owners report the front touch buttons stop responding or keep blinking, and the remote works only sometimes, or not at all.15
  • Owners say bass is weak or nearly absent, and there is no included subwoofer to add low-end depth.12
  • Owners say TV sound does not come through over HDMI or optical, even after changing TV audio settings; Bluetooth and USB still work.9
  • Owners say the bar may shut off within seconds of turning on, switch itself on and off, or fail to start when the TV powers on.8
  • Owners say the front indicator lights blink together, go dark, or stay stuck on, so it is hard to tell whether the bar is on.8
  • Owners say the bar sounds only slightly better than their TV speakers, and some found it no louder than the TV at maximum.5
  • Owners say the bar shows as connected but stays silent, and pressing the input button does not bring the sound back.4
  • Owners say sound lags slightly behind the picture, mostly over Bluetooth, and one notices a small delay with a PS4.3
  • Owners say voices can sound harsh with sharp highs, and the speakers crackle during some dialogue in shows.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sony HT-S100F

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

4.8

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

6.4

Controls

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.2

Design

5.4
Reviews score
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.8
Brand name
Sony
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
120 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 120 W of audio output power, more than 70.7% of soundbars and equal to 6.9% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 20 Hz, lower than 90.1% of soundbars and equal to 9.9% 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
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
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
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
900 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 900 mm wide, wider than 66.5% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Height
64 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 64 mm high, shorter than 59.4% of soundbars and equal to 7% 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
2,400 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,400 g, more than 60.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% 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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Sony HT-S100F vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 32 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 71.4% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (120 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    120 W vs 70 W
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 2.33x more popular
    Sony HT-S100F is more popular than the average soundbar (10 vs 4.3).
    10 vs 4.29
  • 2.33x more popular
    Sony HT-S100F is more popular than the average soundbar (10 vs 4.3).
    10 vs 4.29
  • 32 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 71.4% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (120 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    120 W vs 70 W
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 1,200 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (18,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    18,800 Hz vs 20,000 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
  • 138 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (900 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    900 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.
    October 16, 2018
    2,018 vs 2,021
  • 400 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,400 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,400 g vs 2,000 g
  • 1,200 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (18,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    18,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 138 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (900 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    900 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.
    October 16, 2018
    2,018 vs 2,021
  • 400 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,400 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,400 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Talks With Akky
≈ estimated
04/09/2026
Hands-on review · sound, bass and room tests
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F delivers clear dialogue and loud, immersive sound in small to mid-sized rooms, though bass is limited without a subwoofer.
8.0
AK TECH
≈ estimated
01/03/2026
Unboxing · sound tests over Bluetooth and TV
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F is great for watching TV, but its Bluetooth sound and bass are weak.
8.0
Comm Tech Engineer
≈ estimated
13/05/2025
Hands-on review · setup, connections and sound
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F is clearly better than TV speakers for the price, though bass is weak and TV control is quirky.
8.0
N3King
≈ estimated
28/11/2024
Hands-on review · sound test and daily-use impressions
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F has some compromises, but it suits small spaces, one-remote control and gaming.
8.0
PenguinTech
≈ estimated
27/10/2024
Hands-on review · sound tests and connections
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F is a good budget upgrade over TV speakers for clarity and music, but bass is light.
9.0
GenreOnlinenet
≈ estimated
26/02/2023
Hands-on review · unboxing, setup and sound tests
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F sounds good and offers solid value, especially paired with a Sony TV.
7.0
HiTechKing
≈ estimated
24/12/2018
Quick review · sound tests at 50% and 100%
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F is not as bad as people say, with decent sound that is worth it at this price.
8.0
W.A.
≈ estimated
30/08/2026
Unboxing · first audio impressions and TV remote pairing
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F offers clear, controlled audio and is a good pick if you don't need heavy bass.
10
Tech Tips (Andrei)
✓ explicit
04/06/2026
Hands-on review · TV sync, Bluetooth and daily use
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F is a clear step up from TV speakers and good value, noticeably changing how you watch movies.
8.0
Golf Sky
≈ estimated
05/06/2024
Short review · features and who it suits
Verdict
Sony HT-S100F is a strong entry-level upgrade from TV speakers, though bass and fit on large TVs are limited.
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony HT-S100F

  • Affordable entry-level price point, often found for under $100
  • Sleek and compact design that fits easily in small living spaces or under monitors
  • Significant improvement in clarity over standard built-in TV speakers
  • Dedicated 'Voice Mode' effectively enhances dialogue for TV shows and podcasts
  • Extremely simple setup with HDMI ARC and optical connectivity options
  • Bluetooth compatibility allows for easy wireless music streaming from mobile devices
  • Gets surprisingly loud for a 2.0 channel system without significant distortion

What customers don't like about Sony HT-S100F

  • Noticeable lack of deep, rumbling bass due to the absence of a dedicated subwoofer
  • Does not support high-end audio formats like DTS or Dolby Atmos
  • Virtual surround sound performance (S-Force Front Surround) is mediocre compared to true 5.1 systems
  • Occasional reports of audio-to-video sync issues when connected to certain TV models
  • Limited sound customisation options beyond basic EQ presets
  • Absence of a dedicated Bluetooth pairing button on the remote control (requires using on-bar buttons)
  • Small soundstage that can feel narrow even compared to the physical width of the bar

Verdict

The Sony HT-S100F is a budget-friendly 2.0 channel soundbar designed for space-conscious users, featuring a slim profile (900 x 64 x 88 mm) and a total power output of 120W driven by an S-Master Digital Amplifier. It is equipped with a two-speaker setup that includes an integrated tweeter and a Bass Reflex speaker to enhance audio clarity and depth. Connectivity options include HDMI ARC for single-cable TV setup, Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless streaming, an optical input, and a USB port for media playback. Key advantages include its S-Force Front Surround technology for an expanded soundstage, clear dialogue performance via 'Voice Mode', and a compact, wall-mountable design that fits easily under most TVs. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of a dedicated subwoofer, resulting in weak low-bass performance, and the absence of support for advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS.

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