Atmos for a compact space ; Tight, punchy bass ; Enjoyable music performance ; More suited for compact spaces;

Overcomplicated menu system ; Virtual surround sound claims overstated ; Soundstage can sound squashed;

Few soundbars can simulate surround sound like the Sony HT-G700.

Impressive enveloping soundscape, clear speech.

The sub could be more linear, and dialogues lack finesse.

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

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.

Great sound and soundstage; Bass is crisp; Music sounds amazing; Setup is super easy.

No ability to build out; claims of height simulation overblown

Dolby Atmos soundbars have been around for a few years but remained a relatively niche product until now. Major companies such as Sonos and JBL, have only just announced their first Atmos models in 2020, while other brands simply offer Dolby "compatibility". The Sony HT-G700 is unusual in this respect -- it's able to decode Dolby Atmos from compatible devices but not able to physically recreate it. This is a strictly 3.1-channel soundbar, with no actual rears or height speakers and no ability to add them later. Instead it simulates both height and surround effects from the Atmos stream, and does a damn fine job.

Sony's Dolby Atmos soundbar is excellent for home theater and music even though it lacks "true" height effects.

Excellent sound with movies and music; Dual HDMI inputs, one with eARC; Wireless subwoofer;

Relatively expensive; Can't recreate true Atmos effects; No expandability; Lacks Wi-Fi streaming;

At a price of $599.99 it sits up there with some of the more pricier soundbars but does at least include a wireless subwoofer. Its 3.1CH system sounds good and its 7.1.2 virtual option is fun to play with.