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| Product | Samsung HW-C450 | Sony HT-CT260 | Vizio S4251w-B4 | Vizio SB4021M-A1 | Sharp HT-SB60 |
| Price | $139.99 to $383.20 | $244.29 to $399.97 | $298.18 to $328.00 | $196.95 | $292.83 to $499.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The Samsung HW-C450 is an exceedingly thin sound bar home theater system that sounds surprisingly good with movies, but lacks HDMI connectivity. | The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. | Vizio's S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks. | The Vizio SB4021M-A1 hits a nice blend of features, design, and performance for its price, but better sound bars are coming in a few months. | The Sharp HT-SB60 is one of the best-performing sound bars we've tested, although its extra-long size and lack of Bluetooth will give some buyers pause. |
| Product Description | Samsung HW-C450 - Speaker system | Sound Bar Sony HT-CT260 | Info unavailable | VIZIO SB4021M-A1 - Home theater sound bar speaker system | Sharp HT-SB60 |
| Product Type | 2.1-channel Speaker system | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | 5.1-channel | 2.1-channel Home theater sound bar speaker system | 2.1-channel |
| System Components | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Subwoofer | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer 2 x Wireless speakers | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | Info unavailable |
| Speaker Type | Active | Active | Info unavailable | Active | Active |
| Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired Wireless | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wired |
| Speaker System Details | 2 x Right/left channel speaker 1 x Subwoofer | Sound Bar Subwoofer - 170 Watt - 130 Watt | Info unavailable | Sound bar - 150 - 19500 Hz Subwoofer - 40 - 150 Hz | 1 x Active subwoofer - 160 Watt 1 - 150 Watt |
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