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Its small-sized and supplies clear dialogue just dont expect it to deliver game-changing expansiveness.

This 2.0 channel soundbar thrives with dialogue and offers solid width too.

Hisense HS214 and Sony HT-SF150 on purple and gray background

But good news you may be able to snap it up for even less.

No, youre not dreaming.

For instance, Ive seen this soundbar go for less than 70 viaAmazonUK, which is an excellent price.

Hisense HS214 next to plant against pink background

But I wont spoil it: lets break things down.

Both soundbars offer Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, meaning youll be able to play music or podcasts from your phone.

Each of these have a clearly defined sound, but I mainly stuck to Movie for enhanced bass output.

Sony HT-SF150 and remote against pink background

Of course, this is a longer bar too, so naturally audio has more width with the Sony.

These are undoubtedly the main attractions for both models which are among thebest cheap soundbarsout there.

But the Sony soundbar does have a few more tricks up its sleeve.

Underside of Hisense HS214 exposing subwoofer

Theres also multiplex broadcast sound here, which can be activated via the included-remote.

Theres also a built-in sub, the power of which can be adjusted with the soundbars remote.

That means you might get respectable bass out of this, given it’s a small standalone soundbar.

Bass reflex speaker on reverse side of the Sony HT-SF150

Can I say the Sony HT-SF150 does a whole lot more than that?

Dont get me wrong, this soundbar serves up very solid audio quality.

This gives a significant leg-up to deep tones, ideal for dark soundtracks in movies and video games.

Connectivity ports on underside of the Hisense HS214

Contrasting that, Sonys S-Force Front Surround virtual processing is superior to the HS214s surround mode.

So really, its a close one here.

But for something with more spatial audio, the Sony soundbar gets the nod from me.

Various ports on the reverse side of the Sony HT-SF150

In terms of looks, both are very nicely turned out.

They also both have neat-looking, responsive remotes in the box big win!

Something I didnt like about either soundbar, though, was their use of a small LED display.

Hisense HS214 remote

I much prefer that to the discreet circular light used with both of these models.

Overall, though, this is too close to call.

Personally, I love the small size of the Hisense HS214.

Sony HT-SF150 remote in someone’s hand

I have pretty limited space around my TV setup, so the flexibility it provides is a huge plus.

This connectivity method will also enable you to use your standard TV remote to adjust volume pretty neat!

OK, the Sony HT-SF150 has plenty namely, HDMI, digital optical, USB and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity.

Button controls on top of the Sony HT-SF150

The Sony HT-SF150, however, is $129 / 99 / AU$194.

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