Best for Video passthrough support
Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.5 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Speakers for Video passthrough support
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Safest pick
Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar
4.4 feature score
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
9 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
Best overall product
Sonos Arc Soundbar
4.1 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.
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Video passthrough support is strong, with praise for 4K/120, HDR format passthrough, and gaming-friendly HDMI behavior.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing
Video passthrough support was praised for Dolby Vision/HDR formats and 4K/120Hz support, with one reviewer preferring TV ports for best image quality.
Pros: Soundstage height, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Video passthrough was useful for disc players and consoles, but gaming use is limited by 4K/60 constraints.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
Video passthrough was useful thanks to multiple HDMI inputs and HDR/Dolby Vision support, but limited by 4K/120Hz shortcomings.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support
Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Video passthrough support was weak, with one comparison noting disappointment that HDMI passthrough was still absent.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Video passthrough was a clear weakness because many reviewers criticized the absence of HDMI passthrough or spare HDMI inputs.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
Video passthrough was a weakness because one review noted the HDMI input does not support 4K passthrough.
Pros: Bluetooth connection stability, Value for money
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Video passthrough support
Video passthrough is weak because reviewers note the lack of extra HDMI input support.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Google, Privacy and data
Video passthrough support was a consistent weakness because reviewers criticized the absence of HDMI input/passthrough.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Video passthrough support was a limitation because one review called out the lack of HDMI inputs.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Voice clarity
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Chromecast compatibility
One reviewer flagged the absence of HDMI inputs as a limitation for passthrough-style setups.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Setup simplicity
Cons: Dolby Atmos height effects, On-device controls