A soundbar is a compact device that can replace a full-fledged speaker system or speakers for a PC or laptop. In hardware stores, their price starts at 5 thousand rubles, and the most high-tech ones are priced at 100 thousand and more. If you search, you can find a good alternative to the popular soundbars on Aliexpress. The Chinese market offers a lot of good models. I propose to get acquainted with the rating of the best Aliexpress soundbars of 2022 according to bloggers and user reviews. For convenience, I placed them in ascending order of price, analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of each model, and determined in which cases the savings are appropriate. I hope this TOP list will help you in your choice.

SP-800

The model opens the rating, equipped with 3 sound channels, has 2 speakers and a subwoofer. The total power is 10 watts. The sound is far from ideal, but you can’t call it bad, especially considering the low price.

Peculiarities:

1. Ergonomics. Size — 500 × 50 × 50 mm. Rounded shape: somewhat reminiscent of a laser printer cartridge, convenient rotary volume control knob on the right, easy connection to Windows devices, wall-mountable.
2. Low resistance — 4 ohms.
3. Work from the network.
4. AUX input / output, mini jack 3.5 mm.

The price is 1750 rubles. This determines the popularity of the device.

Pros:

• price;
• compactness;
• simple connection;
• convenient management;
• good sound;
• can be mounted on the wall.

Minuses:

• no built-in battery;
• no display;
• no built-in microphone;
• offline work is not provided;
• mediocre sound;
• a small amount of volume.

A good alternative to massive speakers to improve the sound of a small TV or computer. Don’t expect anything supernatural from this soundbar. Its power is enough for a room of 20 m², there is sound distortion at maximum volume. The model is not for music lovers.

XINGDOZ Y7

Unlike the SP-800, it does not have a subwoofer for the same power. This affects the sound quality. But for listening to music at home or locally improving the sound of the TV, the sound is decent. Can play your favorite music offline from TF card. The built-in battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh is enough for 4-6 hours of operation, or you can use the «On the network» mode. Another important difference between XINGDOZ Y7 and SP-800 is Bluetooth support. You can use wireless audio transmission, control the device with the remote control. There is a control panel on the right side of the case. The price is 1850 rubles.

Pros:

• price;
• compactness;
• Bluetooth support — stable connection within a radius of up to 10 m;
• support for connecting to multiple devices at the same time;
• convenient control — simple mechanical buttons or remote control;
• play music from TF card;
• autonomy — 4-6 hours;
• built-in microphone.

Minuses:

• mediocre sound;
• small margin of volume;
• weak microphone;
• no display;
• When the battery level is low, it may not connect via Bluetooth.

This soundbar is not able to replace full-fledged acoustics, but as a speaker for a laptop computer or a sound “improver” for a TV, it is not bad. Given the difference in price between the SP-800 and XINGDOZ Y7 — only 100 rubles, I definitely recommend the model in question — you get a standalone device with remote control.

BS-28

Unlike XINGDOZ Y7, this soundbar can work in 4 modes — via cable, Bluetooth, offline from a TF card, FM radio. To receive a signal, you need to connect headphones or an RCA cable — they act as an antenna. BS-28 has 2 times more power, a built-in subwoofer — the sound is an order of magnitude better than previous models in the rating, although there is still distortion at maximum volume. Considering the volume margin, this soundbar will not have to be turned on to the maximum. Management — buttons on the top of the soundbar or from the remote control. The price is 2060 rubles.

Pros:

• price;
• compactness;
• sound quality;
• Bluetooth support;
• play music from TF card;
• FM radio support;
• convenient management;
• built-in microphone.

Minuses:

• no wall mount;
• sound distortion at maximum volume;
• not enough bass;
• uncertain reception of the FM signal;
• loud voice accompaniment;
• no display.

The soundbar justifies its price with a margin. Surpasses the models considered earlier in the rating in terms of sound quality and functionality. It costs only a couple of hundred more, so it deserves a recommendation for purchase, as an alternative to standard TV acoustics or as a desktop speaker for a PC.

BS41 Bass Soundbar

Equipped with two speakers with a total power of 20 W and a passive low-frequency radiator. Fundamental differences from BS-28 are Bluetooth 5.0. Energy-efficient stable connection, additional connectors (RCA and USB), which is an advantage for owners of old TVs and those who are going to play music from a flash drive. The soundbar is powered by a 2000 mAh battery. Autonomy — 3-6 hours depending on the mode and volume. Management — buttons on the case or remote control. Wall mounting possible. The price is 2150 rubles.

Pros:

• price;
• complete set (all necessary cables, remote control, screw for wall mounting);
• compactness;
• sound quality;
• Bluetooth 5.0;
• play music from TF card and flash drive;
• FM radio support;
• convenient management;
• autonomy — up to 6 hours.

Minuses:

• not enough bass;
• no display;
• uncertain reception of the FM signal;
• after a pause in playback, it goes into sleep mode. You can “wake up” only from the button on the case — it does not respond to the remote control;
• remote control quality.

Model with extended connection range — AUX, RCA, USB. You can connect several devices at once, and then by selecting the soundbar’s operating mode, switch between signal sources, choosing the one you need. There is a radio, TF card slot. Suitable for improving the sound of standard TV speakers, using as a speaker for a PC. If the presence of an RCA connector is not important, then you can save money and purchase the BS-28: in terms of sound quality, this sample even surpasses the BS41 Bass Soundbar.

XINGDOZ X6

10 watt soundbar with 2 speakers and passive subwoofer. The cylindrical body is made of metal. Of the protrusions — a rotary volume control lever on the right, 2 legs located symmetrically below. According to the manufacturer, it has moisture protection, but I would not check this fact in practice: the device connectors do not even have a silicone lining, water protection seems doubtful to me — the maximum will withstand a little rain. The sound quality is comparable to XINGDOZ Y7. Works in 4 modes — USB, AUX, Bluetooth, FM. Autonomy — up to 6 hours. It is controlled from the remote control or touch buttons on the case. There is a built-in microphone. The price is 2300 rubles.

Pros:

• design;
• metal case;
• touch control;
• moisture protection;
• autonomy — up to 6 hours;
• work in 4 modes;
• built-in microphone.

Minuses:

• price;
• mediocre sound;
• no display;
• moisture protection is questionable.

Among the shortcomings of this model, I indicated the price. I would like to explain my position on this matter. The price is actually acceptable, but does not match the capabilities of the device. I don’t see the point in overpaying several hundred only for a metal case and mythical moisture protection, it’s more logical to choose one of the samples mentioned above.

LP-1807

Soundbar 2 in 1. In the kit you get 2 soundbars that can be connected to each other. When folded, its length is 1 m. Speakers can be placed separately on special stands. The distance between them is limited by a connecting cable, the speakers do not connect to each other via Bluetooth — only with a playback device. On one side there is a connector for connecting them. The remaining sockets (power, HDMI, AUX, RCA, USB, optical input) and the control panel are on the other side. The HDMI connector is connected to the ability to play video. Power — 50 W (4 speakers of 10 and 2 of 5 W). There are 2 passive subwoofers. The sound is loud, voluminous — the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bseparating the speakers plays a role, but the bass is definitely not enough. Feature — each mode corresponds to a certain color of the indicator. The price is 5 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• form factor: can be used as a soundbar or as 2 speakers;
• build quality;
• good sound;
• you can connect a subwoofer;
• HDMI output, video playback;
• built-in microphone.

Minuses:

• inconvenient location of connectors;
• bass is missing.

Home theater idea. Of course, you should not expect a fantastically realistic sound from a soundbar for such money, but surround detailed sound is guaranteed. You can experiment with the sound by connecting the parts of the soundbar, placing them on the side of the TV, or placing them on the wall.

Xiaomi Home Theater Bar

Exquisitely white soundbar, consisting of 4 speakers with a total power of 28 W and 4 passive low-frequency radiators. The sound is not bad, but the lack of lows and bass is felt, the volume margin is small. Connectors — mini-Jack (3.5 mm), RCA, optical input, coaxial S / P-DIF, can work via Bluetooth. Management — buttons on the top of the case. Installation — shelf / wall. The price is 5150 rubles.

Pros:

• materials and build quality;
• good sound;
• convenient and fast switching between sound sources;
• works via Bluetooth.

Minuses:

• only in white color — easily soiled;
• no USB, HDMI, SD slot;
• no remote control;
• not enough bass and bass;
• sound quality over Bluetooth is worse than over cable;
• insufficient volume margin.

Soundbar for white lovers. The volume reserve is enough for a small room (20 m²). As a TV sound enhancement, this is a good option. If you plan to create a home theater, it is better to take LP-1807 or more expensive models.

Home theater soundbar-3D Around

Soundbar for home theater. This is obvious from the name. Power — 80 W (2 speakers of 25 W, 2 of 15 and 2 passive low-frequency radiators). If you connect a subwoofer (there is such a possibility), you get excellent budget acoustics for a home theater. Without a subwoofer, there is a lack of bass and bass. The volume margin is excellent. Connectors — 3.5 mm, RCA, USB, optical input. Management — buttons on the case or remote control. Installation — shelf / wall. The price is 6 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• power — 80 W;
• good sound;
• you can connect a subwoofer;
• convenient control from the remote control;
• Bluetooth operation.

Minuses:

• no HDMI, SD slot;
• lacks low frequencies and bass;
• no display.

A good technique for home theater, especially if you buy an external subwoofer for it. You can save 1 thousand rubles and take the LP-1807, but the volume margin is less there, on the other hand, you will get the opportunity to experiment with sound (with different positions of the soundbar speakers).

CAV-TM1100

One of the most popular soundbars for home theater setups for the following reasons:

• wooden body;
• the power of the built-in speakers is 116 W, of which 35 are for 2 subwoofers;
• availability of all necessary connectors (optical and coaxial inputs, RCA), work via Bluetooth.

Price — 13575 rubles: it may seem high, but the sound quality fully justifies it. Full-fledged acoustics with a similar sound level will cost at least twice as much, while requiring a lot of space. The CAV TM1100 soundbar can be installed both on a shelf near the TV and on the wall.

Pros:

• design;
• complete set (all necessary cables are included);
• convenient remote control;
• informative display;
• good sound;
• Bluetooth operation.

Minuses:

• price;
• no HDMI, SD slot, mini-jack 3.5 input.

CAV TM1100 is a good example for home theater setup. Looks solid, sounds great. If the price is too high for you, consider Home theater soundbar-3D Around, but be prepared to lose in sound quality.

CAVTM1200A

The rating is completed by another soundbar of the premium segment of the CAV brand. Made of wood in a retro style, looks great. Sounds even better. Equipped with 6 speakers and 2 subwoofers. The total power is 150 watts. SRS surround sound technology is supported. There is a display, controlled from the remote control. Has optical and coaxial inputs, RCA. Works via Bluetooth too. Installation — floor / wall. The price is 18700 rubles.

Pros:

• Beautiful design;
• good materials and build quality;
• complete set (all necessary cables included);
• convenient remote control;
• informative display;
• good sound;
• Bluetooth operation.

Minuses:

• price;
• dimensions — 1200 × 300 × 115;
• no HDMI, SD slot, mini-jack 3.5 input.

The best solution for home theater. Can compete with CAV TM1100. It is less powerful, but it affects the price proportionally. If you need a simple soundbar to improve the sound of your TV, paying that kind of money is unreasonable. Consider the technique of the mid-price segment — Xiaomi Home Theater Bar or LP-1807. Budget-class models (up to 5 thousand rubles) are suitable for small rooms for users who are not picky about sound quality.