Best for AirPlay compatibility
Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar
5.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
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Safest pick
KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi Speakers
4.8 feature score
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Bose Smart Soundbar
10 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
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Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.4 overall score
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AirPlay support is consistently listed among the wireless streaming options.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, HDMI ARC)
Cons: Status indicators, Weight convenience
AirPlay support is consistently present, with reviewers grouping it among the major streaming and casting options.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
AirPlay 2 support is repeatedly confirmed, with one reviewer saying AirPlay 2 playback worked seamlessly.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Multi-speaker pairing reliability
AirPlay support is repeatedly listed as part of the LSX II wireless streaming suite.
Pros: Google, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
AirPlay 2 support is consistently mentioned and treated as part of the soundbar’s strong streaming flexibility.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Detail retrieval
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
AirPlay 2 support was consistently confirmed across reviews, giving Apple users a reliable streaming/control path.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, HDMI ARC)
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
AirPlay support is consistently confirmed and generally described as working well or being available through Wi-Fi streaming.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, AirPlay compatibility
Cons: AI Room Calibration, Gaming HDMI passthrough
AirPlay support appears broadly and is generally positive, including one reviewer calling AirPlay reliable and Dolby Atmos-compatible.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Detail retrieval
Cons: Weight convenience, Status indicators
AirPlay support is consistently confirmed across reviews and is presented as part of the Roam 2’s appeal for Apple and Wi-Fi users.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Water resistance rating
Cons: Multipoint connectivity, Google
AirPlay 2 is a repeated strength, giving Apple users a direct wireless playback path alongside the Sonos app.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Distortion at high volume
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Video passthrough support
Reviewers consistently confirm AirPlay 2 support, making the Move 2 easy to use from Apple devices and Apple-home setups.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Dynamic headroom
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Speakerphone quality
AirPlay 2 support is repeatedly confirmed and treated as a convenient way to stream from Apple devices.
Pros: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
AirPlay 2 support is consistently treated as a major platform advantage, especially for Apple users and multi-room playback.
Pros: Weight convenience, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Dolby Atmos height effects
AirPlay support is widely confirmed, but Atmos playback over AirPlay is limited or unavailable in several reviewer accounts.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Soundstage height
Cons: Video passthrough support, HDMI ARC)
Review evidence says the A1 does not support AirPlay, so Apple users still rely on Bluetooth or wired USB-C rather than Wi-Fi/AirPlay streaming.
Pros: Wired input, Water resistance rating
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
AirPlay compatibility is unsupported in the review evidence, with one review explicitly saying it does not stream via Apple AirPlay.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Reviewers reported no Apple AirPlay support, positioning this as a Bluetooth-and-wired soundbar rather than a Wi-Fi streaming speaker.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Inter-speaker connectivity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility