Google Assistant is no longer the superior and more stable voice assistant, thanks to Amazon's Alexa. Alexa is near the top of our overall list, thanks to its integration and compatibility with most smart devices on the market today. As such, if you're in the market for a quality soundbar that's easy to use and fully integrated with Alexa, there are a ton of options out there that are more affordable than ever.
Our Picks
Yamaha's YAS-209 is the speaker to get if you want to replace an Amazon Echo and a soundbar with a single device with excellent sound quality. This smart speaker sounds great with movies, thanks to the implementation of DTS Virtual:X, and music is good too -- thanks partly to the deep audio and bass of the wireless subwoofer. The onboard mics can also hear your voice command requests when the music is cranked all the way up, meaning you don't have to sacrifice Alexa voice control when you're rocking out. It's the Amazon Alexa TV soundbar all the others should aspire to be.
Pros
- Excellent sound in a compact size
- Amazon Alexa onboard
- DTS Virtual:X
- Articulate subwoofer
Cons
- No onscreen display
Currently less than half the price of the Sonos Beam, the $200 Polk React offers almost everything you could want in a smart speaker system, including the ability to upgrade. Sound quality is excellent, setup is a breeze, and using Alexa on the device is better than almost any other soundbar I can recall. Alexa understands you the first time you speak, no matter how loud the soundbar gets. The only downside is that it costs an extra $200 to add the sub.
Pros
- Amazon Alexa onboard works well
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Smart looking design
Cons
- Only one HDMI input
- Optional sub and surrounds are costly
At $899, the Sonos Arc may be the company's most expensive product, but it offers a lot of features and performance for the money. In addition to Amazon Alexa functions (and Google Assistant) the Arc also includes Dolby Atmos and the excellent Sonos multiroom app. This premium Sonos soundbar sounds great, and it's able to hear your voice command requests when the music is cranked.
Pros
- Excellent sound for everything from Dolby Atmos movies to jazz piano
- All-in-one unit doesn't need a subwoofer
- Feature-packed including voice assistant and multiroom music
Cons
- Single HMDI eARC port limits Atmos
- More expensive than other single-bar competitors
- No Bluetooth streaming
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Alexa runs on various models including the Sonos Beam, the Polk React and the superb follow-up Arc soundbar, as well as products from Yamaha and other well-known brands. When you're picking the best Alexa soundbars for yourself, it's important to consider the sound quality of every speaker, as well as the sensitivity of its microphones (which affects Alexa's ability to can hear you). After testing a group of Alexa soundbar models, we've put together a list of the best soundbars with Alexa.
Pros
- Excellent sound in a compact size
- Amazon Alexa onboard
- DTS Virtual:X
- Articulate subwoofer
Cons
- No onscreen display
Yamaha's YAS-209 is the speaker to get if you want to replace an Amazon Echo and a soundbar with a single device with excellent sound quality. This smart speaker sounds great with movies, thanks to the implementation of DTS Virtual:X, and music is good too -- thanks partly to the deep audio and bass of the wireless subwoofer. The onboard mics can also hear your voice command requests when the music is cranked all the way up, meaning you don't have to sacrifice Alexa voice control when you're rocking out. It's the Amazon Alexa TV soundbar all the others should aspire to be.
Pros
- Amazon Alexa onboard works well
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Smart looking design
Cons
- Only one HDMI input
- Optional sub and surrounds are costly
Currently less than half the price of the Sonos Beam, the $200 Polk React offers almost everything you could want in a smart speaker system, including the ability to upgrade. Sound quality is excellent, setup is a breeze, and using Alexa on the device is better than almost any other soundbar I can recall. Alexa understands you the first time you speak, no matter how loud the soundbar gets. The only downside is that it costs an extra $200 to add the sub.
The Sonos Beam soundbar works with the Amazon Alexa app and is compatible with Google Assistant voice services, making it one of the most flexible soundbars on the market. You can use the Sonos app to choose which smart assistant voice control you want in every room. The other selling points of this device include the excellent, robust Sonos multiroom system and super-enveloping, immersive sound experience while playing movies. You might want to add the (expensive) sub to get the most audio performance out of it, though. All in all, it's a solid smart soundbar that offers great sound quality and voice control.
Pros
- Excellent sound for everything from Dolby Atmos movies to jazz piano
- All-in-one unit doesn't need a subwoofer
- Feature-packed including voice assistant and multiroom music
Cons
- Single HMDI eARC port limits Atmos
- More expensive than other single-bar competitors
- No Bluetooth streaming
At $899, the Sonos Arc may be the company's most expensive product, but it offers a lot of features and performance for the money. In addition to Amazon Alexa functions (and Google Assistant) the Arc also includes Dolby Atmos and the excellent Sonos multiroom app. This premium Sonos soundbar sounds great, and it's able to hear your voice command requests when the music is cranked.
