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Wings Center Stage 400 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:16 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Wings Center Stage 400 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7/10

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

95%

4.6

Technical score

5%

7.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 3)

Reviews score 5% · 7.3 · based on 3 videos
3 videos count as 1 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▼Worse than 98% of soundbars
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 96%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

4.6

Connectivity

14%

5.3

Controls

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.0

Design

▼Worse than 98%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Grades by review (3)
3 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.
▼Worse than 84%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Wings Center Stage 400

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

4.6

Connectivity

14%

5.3

Controls

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.0

Design

4.6
Reviews score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.3
Brand name
Wings
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
16 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 16 W of audio output power, less than 85.1% of soundbars and equal to 6.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
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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
no
This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 96.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than that of 38.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 47.6% 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
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 73.9% 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
N/A
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
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% 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
1,000 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 1,000 mm wide, wider than 86.2% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
90 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 90 mm high, taller than 90.9% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
90 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 90 mm thick, thicker than 54% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Weight
868 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 868 g, less than 82.5% 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.
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Wings Center Stage 400 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1,132 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (868 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    868 g vs 2,000 g
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Wings Center Stage 400 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Wings Center Stage 400 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1,132 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (868 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    868 g vs 2,000 g
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 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 Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (supports Auxiliary, Bluetooth, USB, and TF card only)
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (USB port for flash drive playback only) How
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity, the average soundbar does.
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    Wings Center Stage 400 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.31 vs 6.7).
    6.31 vs 6.75
  • 4.29x less popular
    Wings Center Stage 400 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 77.1% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (16 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 70 W
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • 1 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    1 vs 2
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (supports Auxiliary, Bluetooth, USB, and TF card only)
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (USB port for flash drive playback only) How
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity, the average soundbar does.
  • 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 HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • 23 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (90 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    90 mm vs 67 mm
  • 238 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (1,000 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    1,000 mm vs 762 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Suraj Parvat
≈ estimated
25/01/2023
Unboxing and review · sound, bass and feature tests
Verdict
Wings Center Stage 400 delivers good sound and bass for the price and is recommended up to a moderate budget.
3.0
Gamer Allot
≈ estimated
19/07/2023
Short review · first use and charging test
Verdict
Wings Center Stage 400 is not recommended: it does not hold its charge, and the advertised features disappoint.
9.0
Gamer Allot
≈ estimated
18/03/2023
Long-term test · about 1-2 months of use
Verdict
Wings Center Stage 400 has balanced sound and no issues so far; it suits a small desk but not top-end sound quality.
9.0
Gamer Allot
≈ estimated
18/02/2023
Unboxing · first look and sound test
Verdict
Wings Center Stage 400 sounds strong and feels well built for the price, and its lighting looks good on a desk.
9.0
Techpoke !
≈ estimated
23/01/2023
Unboxing · sound test and build check
Verdict
Wings Center Stage 400 sounds great with no distortion at high volume and is a strong pick for its price.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Wings Center Stage 400

  • Excellent value for money at its budget price point (~₹1000-₹1500)
  • Impressive 16W sound output with dual passive radiators for immersive audio
  • Versatile 'Quad Mode' connectivity (Bluetooth 5.0, USB, AUX, and TF card)
  • Good battery life with a 2500 mAh capacity providing up to 5 hours of playback
  • Attractive design featuring RGB light sync that appeals to gamers
  • Compact and lightweight build, making it highly portable for desk setups

What customers don't like about Wings Center Stage 400

  • Mixed build quality with some users reporting hardware failures like one-sided speaker issues
  • Lacks advanced audio codecs such as aptX or AAC for higher-quality wireless streaming
  • Does not include a remote control or dedicated smartphone app for easier navigation
  • Charging time is relatively slow, taking approximately 2 hours for a full charge
  • Bass performance can be underwhelming for users expecting deep, cinematic low-end
  • Not recommended if the price exceeds ₹1500 due to better alternatives in that range

Verdict

The Wings Center Stage 400 is a compact 16W RMS gaming soundbar designed with a portable tabletop form factor and a lightweight 868g build. Key characteristics include a 2.0 channel configuration with dual passive radiators for bass boost, RGB light sync, and a versatile 'Quad Mode' that supports Bluetooth 5.0, USB, AUX, and TF card connectivity. Main pros include its integrated hands-free calling, built-in FM radio, and a 2500 mAh battery offering up to 5 hours of playback with a 2-hour Type-C charging time. However, notable cons include mixed user feedback regarding battery longevity, lack of a remote control, and reported issues with FM reception and Bluetooth stability in some units.

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