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Sony HT-SF200 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:80 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Sony HT-SF200 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony HT-SF200
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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
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Score distribution
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Score components

95%

5.3

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%.
â–¼Worse than 55% of soundbars
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
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Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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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Score components

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

6.7

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 53%
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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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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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Technical Specifications of soundbar Sony HT-SF200

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.7

Formats

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

6.7

Controls

12%

5.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.0

Design

5.3
Reviews score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.7
Brand name
Sony
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 56.9% of soundbars and equal to 19.2% of soundbars.
Audio output power
80 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 80 W of audio output power, more than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 7.5% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
56.6 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 56.6 Hz, higher than 64% of soundbars and equal to 0.6% 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
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
580 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 580 mm wide, narrower than 70.2% 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
95 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 95 mm thick, thicker than 59.4% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Weight
2,300 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,300 g, more than 58% 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-SF200 vs the average soundbar

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  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 182 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (580 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    580 mm vs 762 mm
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 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.
  • 182 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (580 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    580 mm vs 762 mm
  • 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 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
  • 5,700 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (14,300 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    14,300 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 3 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2018 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    March 15, 2018
    2,018 vs 2,021
  • 89.5% more expensive
    Sony HT-SF200 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£180 vs £95).
    £180 vs £95
  • 89.5% more expensive
    Sony HT-SF200 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£180 vs £95).
    £180 vs £95
  • 5,700 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (14,300 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    14,300 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 4.6 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (56.6 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    56.6 Hz vs 52 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
  • 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
  • 3 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2018 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    March 15, 2018
    2,018 vs 2,021
  • 9 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (95 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    95 mm vs 86 mm

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Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony HT-SF200

  • Compact all-in-one design with a built-in subwoofer that saves space
  • Significant audio upgrade over standard built-in TV speakers
  • Easy setup process via HDMI ARC or optical connection
  • Seamless integration and single-remote control with Sony Bravia TVs
  • Good value for money as an entry-level sound solution
  • Clear dialogue reproduction, especially with the dedicated Voice mode
  • Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music streaming from mobile devices

What customers don't like about Sony HT-SF200

  • Bass performance is limited and lacks deep punch compared to separate subwoofers
  • Non-intuitive interface that uses confusing LED light sequences instead of a screen
  • Narrow soundstage due to its small physical width
  • Lacks support for modern high-end audio formats like DTS or Dolby Atmos
  • Sound quality can become 'muddy' or distorted when pushed to very high volumes
  • Remote control is often described as feeling 'cheap' with too many buttons
  • Limited input options and lack of a full HDMI input for video pass-through

Verdict

The Sony HT-SF200 is a compact 2.1-channel all-in-one soundbar featuring 80W of total power output and an integrated subwoofer designed for space-saving setups. Measuring approximately 580 x 64 x 95mm, it utilizes S-Force PRO Front Surround technology to emulate a cinematic audio field and includes versatile connectivity options such as HDMI ARC, optical input, Bluetooth 4.2, and a USB Type-A port for music playback. Main pros include its sleek, wall-mountable design that eliminates the need for a separate floor unit, ease of installation via a single cable, and specialized sound modes like Voice and Night to enhance dialogue clarity. However, notable cons include a narrow soundstage due to its small size, the lack of support for DTS or Dolby Atmos, and bass performance that may feel underwhelming for users seeking deep, room-shaking low frequencies.

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