Amazon Fire TV Soundbar

One of the cheapest ways to boost your TV's sound, though it's not as 'smart' as the name suggests

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mazon is one of the best known brands on the planet, so it barely needs an introduction. You may be surprised to learn, however, that this is the retail giant's first soundbar. It's a modest initial plunge, focusing on the entry-level market with a simple 2.0 speaker configuration.

For those wanting a more sophisticated soundbar including Dolby Atmos and 3.1 speaker channels, the brand has also released the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus. In this review, though, we will be focusing on the cheaper soundbar.

Disappointingly and somewhat misleadingly, neither of Amazon's Fire TV soundbars sport Fire TV smarts. If you were hoping for and expecting a Roku Streambar-style soundbar with streaming capabilities, you will be disappointed. In fact, even Alexa is absent here.

However, with its compact dimensions, the very affordable Amazon Fire TV Soundbar could still be an appealing way to boost a TV's sonic performance without breaking the bank or taking up lots of space. If it sounds any good, of course.

The international launch price of the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is ₹15K*, which is on the cheaper side of the spectrum. We have already spotted discounts on the product, too.

Even cheaper is the four-star Sony HT-SF150, which, as you'll see from the previous page, we rate highly for its all-round performance. We were especially pleased by its impressive scale and width for its price.

Another soundbar to enter our testing room and challenge the Amazon soundbar is the Hisense HS214. For its clear vocal projection and compact size, we gave it a respectable four-star rating.

Keeping things simple