While there are several soundbars with built-in Google assistants, they cost upwards of $700. And most of the affordable ones support Google Assistant but do not have built-in Google Assistant. We have gone through the available options with a fine-tooth comb and have found the ones suiting the requirement. Do note that when it comes to soundbars and other audio accessories, the term ‘affordable’ usually ranges between $300 to $500. If you are looking for some affordable mid-range soundbars with built-in Google Assistant, here are our best recommendations. But first,
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1. Sonos Beam
Dimension: 2.70 x 25.625 x 3.94-inches The Google Assistant integration means it can play music from several music sources. So whether it’s a YouTube Music playlist or your favorite song, it can play them all with ease. The good part is that the Beam receives all the voice commands without any issues, thanks to the five mics. As noted above, the audio output is pleasant for the price. The vocals are projected clearly and are distinct from the background music. This comes to the picture when you want to connect the soundbar back to the TV. Though it doesn’t have fancy features like Dolby Atmos, the speakers and radiators are arranges cleverly to project the sound around the room. However, do note that the Beam is not designed for bigger rooms.
2. Bose Soundbar 300
Dimension: 27 x 4 x 2-inches The Google Assistant is more than just issuing voice commands for playing your favorite music or playlist. The Assistant integration in the Bose Soundbar 300 means you can also operate TV functions without HDMI. This is made possible by the Soundbar 300’s built-in infrared emitter. Like the Sonos Beam above, this one also doesn’t support Dolby Atmos. However, the angular drivers give an immersive experience by making the sound bounce off walls. In comparison, the Soundbar 300 does it better than the Sonos Beam, as per the folks at Digital Trends.
3. LG SN8YG Soundbar
Soundbar dimension: 41.7 x 4.7 x 2.2-inches However, the feature that differs it from the above soundbars is its support for Dolby Atmos, which is responsible for delivering precise and immersive audio. Furthermore, you can also calibrate the soundbar using the LG app to get the most out of the soundbar. Like the ones above, this soundbar has built-in Google Assistant. Apart from voice commands, you can also ask the assistant to tweak the volume levels, among others. However, do note that the high bass can result in slightly muffled dialogs. And compared to the soundbars above (even though this one is expensive), the soundstage is a bit narrow.
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Buy Polk Audio Signa S3 For its price, it delivers punchy audio, whether you are listening to your favorite tracks or watching some movies. If you want the best performance for the price and can do without Dolby Atmos, the Bose soundbar makes for a good buy. It’s not too expensive and has an elegant design. However, if the idea of a wireless sub-woofer sounds enticing to you, then the LG SN8YG is a good pick.
