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| Product | Vizio SB4021M-A1 | Sony HT-CT260 | Yamaha YAS-101 | Vizio S4251w-B4 | SpeakerCraft CS3 |
| Price | $216.94 | $284.00 to $398.00 | $249.95 to $249.99 | $329.99 | $569.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | 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 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. | Yamaha's YAS-101 is a great budget sound bar, with an excellent design and a helpful feature for dealing with remote signals, although it's light on connectivity. | Vizio's S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks. | The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a handsome, excellent-sounding sound bar that's well worth its lofty price. |
| Product Description | VIZIO SB4021M-A1 | Sound Bar Sony HT-CT260 | Yamaha YAS-101 - Surround sound speaker | Info unavailable | SpeakerCraft CS3 - Sound bar |
| Product Type | 2.1-channel | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | Surround sound speaker | 5.1-channel | Sound bar |
| System Components | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | Dual 3" Subwoofers Dual 2.5" Full-range drivers | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer 2 x Wireless speakers | Info unavailable |
| Speaker Type | Active | Active | Active | Info unavailable | Active |
| Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wired - Bluetooth Wireless |
| Speaker System Details | Sound bar - 150 - 19500 Hz Subwoofer - 40 - 150 Hz | Sound Bar Subwoofer - 170 Watt - 130 Watt | Sound bar - 120 Watt - 150 - 20000 Hz | Info unavailable | Sound bar |
| Remote Control | Standard remote control - infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Info unavailable | Included |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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