If you don't have the space for a full surround sound system, the HT-G700 is a smart way of bringing Atmos to the home with a smaller footprint. It isn't the surround sound experience Sony suggests it is, but the Vertical Surround Engine works brilliantly in creating height channels without the aid...

Atmos for a compact space; Vertical Surround Engine is clever; Tight; punchy bass; Enjoyable music performance; Suited to compact spaces

Overcomplicated menu system; Claims of virtual surround sound is overstated; Squashed aspect to the sound at times

The Sony HT-G700 delivers a cinematic experience that's hard to pull yourself away from, no matter the source. It's the best mid-price soundbar available right now, and is well-designed and thought-out, too.

Remarkable spatial sound; Great audio quality overall; No-effort setup; 4K HDMI passthrough; Suitable for 43-inch TVs and up

Not good with music; Not as dynamic as fancier soundbars; Not real surround and height

Sony’s 3.1-channel soundbar delivers TV and movie sound respectably, and music averagely. It’s not class-leading at the price, and the claims for delivering virtual height and surround are overstated, but it’s a nice little soundbar that will perfectly complement Sony TVs in particular.

Compact Atmos/DTS:X bar; Immersive AE for lesser signals; Bluetooth for TV and music

No dedicated height/surround drivers; Height/surround claims overstated

Sony’s HT-G700 sounds quite good, offering a surprisingly expansive soundstage for everything from music to Dolby Atmos content . It offers future-proofing features like eARC, and supports every sound format you could want, all in a decidedly small form factor.

Clear; detailed sound; Slim and simple design; Impressive Dolby Atmos virtualization

Not upgradeable; No WiFi; Lack of height speakers limits Atmos immersion

“The Sony HT-G700 stays competitive thanks to its compact design and virtual surround sound.”

Simple setup; Compact design; Stellar sound for music; Effective virtual Dolby Atmos

Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity; Not quite as immersive as true surround sound

Sony HT-G700 Soundbar has a tough task list—to create an immersive home theater experience, complete with Dolby Atmos and the height as well as surround sound effects. It is priced at Rs 39,990 and is significantly less expensive than the Bose Soundbar 500.

The HT-G700’s $500 price tag might sound enticing given its array of 3D audio functionality, but it’s missing a huge feature: Wi-Fi connectivity.

Support for virtual 3D modes from Dolby; DTS; and Sony; Crisp; punchy sound; Easy setup; Night and voice enhancer modes

Virtual 3D modes sound harsh at times; No Wi-Fi support; Remote is tricky to use

The Sony HT-G700 is big on sound and on value – for cinematic scale and weight, there are few better soundbars at the price

Big; weighty sound; Impressive Atmos effect; Solid and stylish

Lack of crispness and clarity; No streaming functionality

Accomplished but not really immersive

Support for virtual 3D modes from Dolby, DTS, and Sony; Crisp, punchy sound; Easy setup; Night and voice enhancer modes;

Virtual 3D modes sound harsh at times; No Wi-Fi support; Remote is tricky to use;