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Ty Pendlebury
CNET
“after reviewing the capable and affordable Roku Smart Soundbar, I'm thinking it's a worthwhile combination after all, especially if your main priority is simplicity.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Sleek minimal design
- Streaming works well
- Easy setup
- Leveling feature
- Clear mids and highs
- Affordable price
Points of Contention
- Flat compacted soundstage
- No subwoofer or EQ controls on remote
- Limited audio codecs
- No HDMI‑in ports
- Lack of Atmos support
- Absence of HDMI In port
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics70
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“If you’re trying to stretch your budget as far as it will go, the Roku Smart Soundbar presents a spectacular value by combining a 4K HDR Roku streaming device and decent‑sounding soundbar.”
64
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Roku Smart Soundbar is adequate for mixed usage.”
60
Ryan Waniata
Digital Trends
“Roku's Smart Soundbar brings the streaming goods, but leaves the sound behind.”
